Meaning and Usage
The adjective '지겹다' expresses a feeling of boredom, annoyance, or tiredness due to repetition or tediousness. It often implies that something has become dull or uninteresting because it is experienced too frequently or for too long.
Common Contexts
You will hear '지겹다' used when talking about repetitive tasks, stories, or situations that cause mental fatigue or boredom. It can describe both physical and emotional tiredness related to monotony.
Collocations and Patterns
- '지겹다 + -아서/어서' (cause and effect): e.g., '지겨워서 못 하겠다' (It's so tedious I can't do it)
- '계속 + 지겹다' (continuous repetition causing boredom): e.g., '계속 지겨워' (It's continuously boring)
- '정말/너무 + 지겹다' (intensifying the feeling): e.g., '정말 지겨워' (I'm really tired of it)
Register and Politeness
'지겹다' is a neutral adjective and can be used in both casual and polite speech by adjusting sentence endings. It is common in everyday conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '지겹다' with '피곤하다' (to be tired physically). Remember, '지겹다' focuses on mental or emotional boredom or annoyance, not physical fatigue.