langweilen
Translation
to bore
Examples
Der Film langweilt mich.
The movie bores me.
Ich langweile mich zu Hause.
I'm 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 period of time can lead to boredom.
Memory Tips
Picture having a 'long while' ('lange Weile') with nothing to do, making you feel bored.