nakakabagot
The Tagalog word for boring, meaning something that causes boredom, is nakakabagot.
nakakabagot describes a thing or activity that makes people bored, such as a long class, a slow movie or a dull job.
Meaning: causing boredom or tiredness (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
nakaka is a prefix meaning causing a feeling, and bagot is the root for boredom or weariness.
Which one should you use?
To say that you yourself feel bored, Tagalog uses a different form built on the same root.
Did you know?
- While nakakabagot refers to a dull experience, the related word nababagot can specifically describe a feeling of restlessness or a longing for change, similar to 'cabin fever'.
- Tagalog has several ways to say 'boring' depending on the cause, such as nakakaantok for things so dull they make you sleepy.
- The root word bagot is often used in more intense emotional contexts in Tagalog, sometimes implying a sense of deep, heavy frustration or mental exhaustion rather than just simple boredom.
Examples in context
- Nakakabagot ang mahabang biyahe.The long trip is boring.
- Masyadong nakakabagot ang pelikula.The movie is too boring.
- May nakakabagot na diskusyon sa paaralan.There is a boring discussion at school.
Example conversation
Maria and Jose are talking about a documentary they just watched.
- MariaNakakabagot ang dokumentaryong ito, Jose.This documentary is boring, Jose.
- JoseOo, nakatulog tuloy ako.Yes, I actually fell asleep.
- MariaGusto mo bang lumabas na lang?Do you want to just go out instead?
- JoseSige, mas mabuti pa iyon.Sure, that would be better.
