Gujarati · Emotions & Feelings
કંટાળો
kantalo
Boredom
Beginnernoun
Definition
The feeling of being utterly bored — kantalo aavyo!
Example
મને કંટાળો આવે છે.
I am bored.
Etymology
'કંટાળો' (kantalo) stems from the root 'કંટાળવું' (kantalvu), meaning to be bored or weary. It reflects a universal human experience of ennui.
How & Where It’s Used
This informal term is primarily used in spoken contexts but can also appear in informal writings. It is widely recognized across Gujarat, although it may be less common in formal settings.