humdrum in German
humdrum in German is abgestumpft, dröge, einförmig — humdrum means dull, monotonous, and lacking excitement.
humdrum in German
abgestumpft
Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.
dröge
Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.
einförmig
Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.
eintönig
Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.
gleichförmig
Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.
langweilig
Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.
Einerlei
(uncountable) The quality of lacking variety or excitement.
Monotonie
(uncountable) The quality of lacking variety or excitement.
Tristesse
(uncountable) The quality of lacking variety or excitement.
What does "humdrum" mean?
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adjective Dull, monotonous, and lacking excitement.
"He suggested cusk, because he knew they would have it. She had never heard of cusk. “Doesn't it sound exotic!” she said. “Exotic indeed!” he laughed, and almost told her what a humdrum fish it really was, but stopped himself."
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humdrum in a sentence
- He suggested cusk, because he knew they would have it. She had never heard of cusk. “Doesn't it sound exotic!” she said. “Exotic indeed!” he laughed, and almost told her what a humdrum fish it really was, but stopped himself.
- He was tired of his humdrum office job.
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What is "humdrum" in German?
"humdrum" in German is abgestumpft, dröge, einförmig. humdrum means: Dull, monotonous, and lacking excitement.
How do you use "humdrum" in a sentence?
Example: "He was tired of his humdrum office job." In German, "humdrum" is abgestumpft, dröge, einförmig.
Are there other ways to say "humdrum" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "humdrum": abgestumpft, dröge, einförmig, eintönig, gleichförmig, langweilig.
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