意思
Used to describe something as dull or unengaging.
文化背景
The 'No-jaem' (노잼) culture is so prevalent that there are 'No-jaem cities' (like Daejeon is jokingly called) where people claim there is nothing fun to do. In a 'Hoesik' (work dinner), if a boss tells a 'Ajae Gag' (dad joke), employees must never say '재미없어요'. They usually fake laugh to maintain 'Gibun' (mood). Fans often use 'Goguma' (sweet potato) to describe a plot that is frustratingly slow or boring, as if they have a sweet potato stuck in their throat. The term 'Eom-geun-jin' (엄근진) is used for people who are 'Strict, Serious, and Sincere' and thus '재미없다' in a fun online environment.
Softening the blow
If you must say something is boring, add '별로' (byeollo) in front: '별로 재미없어요' (It's not particularly fun). It sounds much more natural and less rude.
The 'I am boring' trap
Remember that '저는 재미없어요' is a self-insult! Unless you want to tell people you have no personality, avoid this phrase for yourself.
意思
Used to describe something as dull or unengaging.
Softening the blow
If you must say something is boring, add '별로' (byeollo) in front: '별로 재미없어요' (It's not particularly fun). It sounds much more natural and less rude.
The 'I am boring' trap
Remember that '저는 재미없어요' is a self-insult! Unless you want to tell people you have no personality, avoid this phrase for yourself.
Reaction words
When someone tells a boring joke, Koreans often say '썰렁해요' (It's chilly) instead of '재미없어요' to be more playful.
Slang usage
Use '노잼' (No-jaem) with friends, but never with your Korean teacher or parents.
自我测试
Choose the correct word to say 'I am bored (I have nothing to do).'
오늘 할 일이 없어서 너무 _______.
'심심해요' is used for the feeling of boredom, while '재미없어요' describes a boring thing.
Fill in the blank with the past tense of '재미없다' in the polite form.
어제 본 영화는 진짜 __________.
The past tense of '재미없다' is '재미없었다', and the polite form is '재미없었어요'.
Match the situation to the most natural expression.
1. A bad joke. 2. A long wait. 3. Having no plans.
Jokes are 'jaemieopda', long waits are 'jiruhada', and having no plans is 'simsimhada'.
Complete the dialogue using the slang form of '재미없다'.
A: 이 영상 어때? B: 완전 ____이야. 보지 마.
'노잼' is the slang for 'no fun'.
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视觉学习工具
재미없다 vs 심심하다
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4 练习오늘 할 일이 없어서 너무 _______.
'심심해요' is used for the feeling of boredom, while '재미없어요' describes a boring thing.
어제 본 영화는 진짜 __________.
The past tense of '재미없다' is '재미없었다', and the polite form is '재미없었어요'.
1. A bad joke. 2. A long wait. 3. Having no plans.
Jokes are 'jaemieopda', long waits are 'jiruhada', and having no plans is 'simsimhada'.
A: 이 영상 어때? B: 완전 ____이야. 보지 마.
'노잼' is the slang for 'no fun'.
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常见问题
12 个问题No, for food use '맛없어요' (not tasty). Although 'jaemi' comes from 'taste', it is no longer used for literal food.
It can be. It's better to say '제 스타일이 아니에요' (It's not my style) if you want to be polite about someone's recommendation.
The opposite is '꿀잼' (Kkul-jaem), which means 'honey fun' or 'very fun'.
You can say '지루해지고 있어요' or '재미없어지고 있어요'.
Yes, it describes someone who isn't funny or interesting to talk to.
The '가' is the subject marker. It adds a tiny bit of emphasis, like saying 'There is *no* fun'.
This is a core A1 expression that every beginner should know.
Yes, it's very common to describe books, movies, and plays.
Yes, '재미없습니다' is the formal version used in presentations or news.
Yes, 'uninteresting' and 'not fun' are both covered by this phrase.
Add '정말' or '진짜' before it: '진짜 재미없어요'.
It's slang for 'extremely boring'. '핵' means nuclear.
相关表达
재미있다
contrastTo be fun
지루하다
similarTo be tedious
심심하다
similarTo be bored
따분하다
similarTo be dull/listless
노잼
specialized formNo fun (slang)
썰렁하다
similarTo be chilly/unfunny
