langweilen
Translation
to bore
Examples
Der Film langweilt mich.
The film bores me.
Ich langweile mich zu Hause.
I am bored at home.
Er langweilt seine Freunde mit Geschichten.
He bores his friends with stories.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to bore (sb.) The lecture bored the students.
sichAkk to be bored The children are getting bored.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to tire (ermüden); Antonyms: to interest (interessieren), to entertain (unterhalten)
Etymology
From 'lang' (long) and 'Weile' (a while). A long while can lead to boredom.
Memory Tips
Imagine having a 'long while' ('lange Weile') with nothing to do.