How do you say "dull" in Korean?

지루하다

jiruhada

Adjective Hangul

In Korean, "dull" is 지루하다 (jiruhada).

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Pronunciation

Jiruhada flows as ji-ru-HA-da, with a rolled r in the second syllable and light, flat stress throughout.

Writing and usage

지루하다 is written using hangul. It's a adjective, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

오래된 칼날은 무딘 날이 있었다.

oraedoen kalnareun mudin nari isseotda.

The old knife had a dull edge.

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How to remember 지루하다

Jiruhada can sound like 'jee, roo, ha, da' -- a kangaroo yawning through a dull, boring afternoon.

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Questions about 지루하다

How do you pronounce 지루하다?

Jiruhada flows as ji-ru-HA-da, with a rolled r in the second syllable and light, flat stress throughout.

Is 지루하다 formal or casual?

지루하다 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 지루하다 written in Korean?

지루하다 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as jiruhada.

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