B1 Expression Neutral

यह बहुत ही नीरस है।

yah bahut hi niras hai.

This is very dull.

Significado

Used to express that something is extremely boring or uninteresting.

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Contexto cultural

In Indian offices, people often use English words like 'boring' even when speaking Hindi. Using 'नीरस' shows a slightly more formal or educated vocabulary. In literature, 'नीरस' is used to describe characters or settings that lack depth or emotional resonance. In some regions, people might use 'फीका' (pheeka) to mean the same thing, especially regarding social interactions.

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Use with 'बहुत ही'

Adding 'बहुत ही' makes the phrase sound more natural and emphatic.

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Don't confuse with Niraash

Remember: Neeras = Boring, Niraash = Disappointed.

Significado

Used to express that something is extremely boring or uninteresting.

💡

Use with 'बहुत ही'

Adding 'बहुत ही' makes the phrase sound more natural and emphatic.

⚠️

Don't confuse with Niraash

Remember: Neeras = Boring, Niraash = Disappointed.

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Use in writing

Use 'नीरस' in essays or formal emails to sound more articulate than using the English word 'boring'.

Ponte a prueba

Which word describes a boring movie?

यह फिल्म _____ है।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: नीरस

'नीरस' means boring, which fits the context of a movie.

Complete the sentence.

उसका भाषण बहुत ही _____ है।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: नीरस

Speeches are often described as 'नीरस' if they are boring.

Choose the best response.

A: यह काम कैसा है? B: _____

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: यह बहुत ही नीरस है।

This is the only logical response to a question about the nature of work.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You are in a 3-hour meeting.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: यह बहुत ही नीरस है।

Long meetings are typically described as boring.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Which word describes a boring movie? Choose A1

यह फिल्म _____ है।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: नीरस

'नीरस' means boring, which fits the context of a movie.

Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

उसका भाषण बहुत ही _____ है।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: नीरस

Speeches are often described as 'नीरस' if they are boring.

Choose the best response. dialogue_completion B1

A: यह काम कैसा है? B: _____

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: यह बहुत ही नीरस है।

This is the only logical response to a question about the nature of work.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

You are in a 3-hour meeting.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: यह बहुत ही नीरस है।

Long meetings are typically described as boring.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

6 preguntas

Yes, but it's an insult. It means they are a boring person.

It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal contexts.

Adjectives like 'नीरस' don't change for plural unless they end in 'आ'.

Yes, but 'बहुत ही नीरस' is more emphatic.

Yes, characters often use it to complain about their lives.

You say 'मैं बोर हो रहा हूँ' (I am getting bored).

Frases relacionadas

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नीरसता

specialized form

Boredom (noun)

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उबाऊ

synonym

Boring

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फीका

similar

Bland/Dull

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