Tamil · Emotions & Feelings
சலிப்பு
salippu
Boredom
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The feeling that something is not interesting.
Example
நீண்ட பயணத்தில் குழந்தைகளுக்கு சலிப்பு.
The children got bored on the long journey.
Etymology
'சலிப்பு' (salippu) originates from the root 'சல', which means to be weary or to feel a sense of monotony. This term illustrates feelings of ennui experienced over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'சலிப்பு' is generally used in informal contexts; it appears commonly in conversations about personal experiences of boredom in Tamil culture.