Bore meanings in Norwegian

kjedelig

Example:

The lecture was so boring.

Foredraget var så kjedelig.

I find this movie boring.

Jeg synes denne filmen er kjedelig.

Usage: informalContext: Used to describe something that lacks interest or excitement.

Note: This meaning is commonly used in everyday conversation to express a lack of engagement.

å bore

Example:

We need to bore a hole in the wall.

Vi må bore et hull i veggen.

He is boring a hole for the new door.

Han borer et hull for den nye døren.

Usage: formalContext: Used in construction or when referring to drilling or making holes.

Note: This is a verb and is often used in technical contexts.

å irritere

Example:

Stop boring me with your stories!

Slutt å irritere meg med historiene dine!

He bores his friends with endless facts.

Han irriterer vennene sine med endeløse fakta.

Usage: informalContext: Used when someone is annoying or tiring others with excessive talking.

Note: This usage can imply that the person is not only boring but also irritating.

tedious

Tedious means boring and repetitive, causing one to lose interest or become tired.

Example: The movie was so tedious that I fell asleep halfway through.

Note: Tedious specifically implies a sense of being tiresome due to being long or dull.

monotonous

Monotonous describes something that is unchanging and repetitive, lacking in variety or interest.

Example: The monotonous voice of the lecturer made it hard to stay awake in class.

Note: Monotonous focuses on lack of variation or change, often leading to boredom.

dull

Dull refers to something lacking in interest or excitement, often causing boredom.

Example: The dull presentation failed to capture the audience's attention.

Note: Dull can refer to something lacking brightness or sharpness, as well as being uninteresting.

uninteresting

Uninteresting means not holding one's attention or failing to arouse curiosity or excitement.

Example: The book turned out to be uninteresting, and I couldn't finish reading it.

Note: Uninteresting straightforwardly means lacking interest or appeal.

Bored to tears

To be extremely bored or uninterested in something.

Example: I was bored to tears during the meeting; it was so dull.

Note: The phrase 'bored to tears' emphasizes a high level of boredom or disinterest.

Bore the pants off someone

To bore someone to an extreme degree.

Example: His long stories bore the pants off me; I couldn't wait to leave.

Note: This phrase indicates extreme boredom caused by someone or something.

Bored out of one's mind

To be extremely bored or uninterested to the point of feeling mentally drained.

Example: Sitting in the waiting room for hours left me bored out of my mind.

Note: The phrase emphasizes the mental exhaustion resulting from extreme boredom.

Bored stiff

To be extremely bored or uninterested in something to the point of feeling stiff or rigid.

Example: The lecture was so dry; I was bored stiff within the first ten minutes.

Note: The phrase 'bored stiff' suggests a complete lack of engagement or interest.

Bored to death

To be extremely bored or uninterested in something.

Example: I was bored to death at the party; there was nothing interesting to do.

Note: This phrase indicates a high level of boredom that feels almost unbearable.

Bore the pants off of

To bore someone to an extreme degree.

Example: The documentary bored the pants off of me; I couldn't stay awake.

Note: This phrase emphasizes the impact of extreme boredom on the listener.

Bored silly

To be extremely bored or uninterested in something to the point of feeling silly or foolish.

Example: The training session was so tedious that I was bored silly by the end.

Note: The phrase 'bored silly' suggests a sense of absurdity or foolishness resulting from boredom.

Yawnfest

Refers to something extremely boring or tedious, like an event or activity that induces yawns.

Example: That movie was such a yawnfest; I almost fell asleep.

Note: Emphasizes the boring nature of something using a metaphor of yawning.

Snoozefest

Describes something as being so boring that it is like a festival of snoozing or falling asleep.

Example: The lecture was a complete snoozefest, I couldn't wait for it to end.

Note: Compares a boring event to a festival, emphasizing the excessive boredom experienced.

Blah

Used to express a lack of interest or enthusiasm about something dull or uninteresting.

Example: The meeting was just blah; nothing exciting happened.

Note: Simplifies the notion of boredom by describing something as unexciting or unremarkable.

Snoozer

Refers to something, like a lecture or presentation, that is so boring it causes drowsiness or sleepiness.

Example: That history class is a real snoozer; it puts me to sleep every time.

Note: Uses humor to describe how boring something is by suggesting it causes the listener to snooze.

Lame

Describes something as unexciting, unimpressive, or uninteresting.

Example: The party was so lame; there was nothing to do.

Note: Focuses on the lack of appeal or excitement in a situation, indicating that it failed to meet expectations.

Dullsville

Refers to a place, activity, or situation that is extremely boring or uneventful.

Example: This book is Dullsville; I can't get through the first chapter.

Note: Creates a playful and exaggerated term to emphasize extreme boredom in a situation or activity.

Lackluster

Describes something as uninspiring, dull, or unimpressive, particularly in terms of quality or excitement.

Example: The performance was rather lackluster; it didn't captivate the audience.

Note: Highlights the absence of brilliance or vitality in a performance or event, suggesting it fell short of expectations.

I'm so bored, I don't know what to do.

Jeg er så kjedelig, jeg vet ikke hva jeg skal gjøre.

The drill bore a hole in the wall.

Borren laget et hull i veggen.

The lecture was so boring, I fell asleep.

Foredraget var så kjedelig at jeg sovnet.

Bore - Proper noun (Proper noun) / Proper noun, singular (Proper noun, singular)

Lemma: bore

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): bores

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): bore

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): bored

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): boring

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): bores

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): bore

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): bore

Syllabification and Stress

bore Contains 1 syllables: bore

Phonetic transcription: ˈbȯr

bore , ˈbȯr (The red syllable is stressed)

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bore: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).

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