Signification
Expressing lack of interest in something
Contexte culturel
Norwegians value 'kos', so identifying something as 'kjedelig' is a way to protect one's time for more 'koselige' activities. The concept of 'kjedelig' is similar across Sweden and Denmark, reflecting a shared cultural emphasis on active leisure. In many Western cultures, being bored is seen as a failure of the individual to entertain themselves, but in Norway, it is often seen as a failure of the activity. The expression is universally understood as a polite way to decline an activity without being overly offensive.
Watch the 'kj' sound
The 'kj' sound is very important in Norwegian. Don't pronounce it like a hard 'k'.
Use it as a standalone
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Kjedelig!' when something goes wrong.
Signification
Expressing lack of interest in something
Watch the 'kj' sound
The 'kj' sound is very important in Norwegian. Don't pronounce it like a hard 'k'.
Use it as a standalone
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Kjedelig!' when something goes wrong.
Be direct
Norwegians appreciate honesty. If you find a task boring, saying so is often seen as a starting point for improvement.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
Det ___ kjedelig å vente.
The verb 'å være' (to be) is required here.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to say you are bored.
Use the reflexive verb 'å kjede seg' for personal boredom.
Match the situation with the feeling.
Match: 1. Waiting in line, 2. A great party. A. Det er kjedelig, B. Det er gøy.
Waiting is boring, a party is fun.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Vil du se denne dokumentaren?' B: 'Nei, ___.'
The context implies a rejection based on lack of interest.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDet ___ kjedelig å vente.
The verb 'å være' (to be) is required here.
Choose the correct way to say you are bored.
Use the reflexive verb 'å kjede seg' for personal boredom.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Waiting is boring, a party is fun.
A: 'Vil du se denne dokumentaren?' B: 'Nei, ___.'
The context implies a rejection based on lack of interest.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, that is rude. Say 'Han er en kjedelig person' if you must, but it is better to avoid it.
It is neutral. It works in most settings.
'Kjedelig' describes the situation. 'Kjeder meg' describes your feeling.
Add 'så' (so) or 'veldig' (very). 'Det er så kjedelig!'
Expressions liées
Jeg kjeder meg
similarI am bored
Det er gøy
contrastIt is fun
Det er trist
contrastIt is sad
Det er spennende
contrastIt is exciting
