vervellingen

Vervellingen is a term that does not appear in standard Dutch dictionaries and is generally treated as a nonstandard spelling. In most contexts it is considered a misspelling or regional variant of the noun verveling, which means boredom, tedium, or nuisance. Because the correct plural of verveling is vervelingen, vervellingen is usually regarded as erroneous in contemporary writing.

In lexicographic and editorial practice, vervellingen has limited attestations and is not recognized as an independent word with a defined meaning. When encountered, it is typically necessary to consult the surrounding text to determine whether the intended word is verveling (singular) or vervelingen (plural). If vervellingen is meant as a proper name or title, it would require explicit confirmation from the source, as there is no widely known place, organization, or person by that exact name in standard references.

Etymology and form: verveling originates from the verb vervelen, meaning to bore or annoy. The standard noun form is verveling, and its plural is vervelingen. The spelling vervellingen would be considered a nonstandard variant or orthographic error rather than a separate etymological development.

Usage notes: In formal writing, editorial guidelines typically recommend using verveling for the singular and vervelingen for the plural. If a text uses vervellingen, readers should check whether it is a misspelling or a proper noun introduced by the author. See also verveling and verwanten terms such as irritatie and ergernis.