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English - Hungarian
Suffer
ˈsəfər
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
szenved, elvisel, tűr, szenvedni
Suffer meanings in Hungarian
szenved
Example:
He suffers from chronic pain.
Krónikus fájdalmaktól szenved.
She suffered a lot during the war.
A háború alatt sokat szenvedett.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in medical, emotional, or physical contexts.
Note: Commonly used to describe enduring pain, hardship, or distress.
elvisel
Example:
I cannot suffer this injustice any longer.
Nem tudom tovább elviselni ezt az igazságtalanságot.
He suffers the criticism gracefully.
Békésen elviseli a kritikát.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in contexts involving tolerance or endurance of unpleasant situations.
Note: Often used in a broader sense to indicate tolerating something difficult or disagreeable.
tűr
Example:
She can suffer a lot of noise.
Sok zajt tűr el.
He suffers fools gladly.
Bárkivel szívesen elbeszélget.
Usage: informalContext: Typically used to describe the ability to endure certain behaviors or situations.
Note: This usage often implies a sense of patience or acceptance.
szenvedni
Example:
They suffer in silence.
Csendben szenvednek.
He suffered greatly from loneliness.
Nagyon szenvedett a magánytól.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Commonly used to describe emotional or psychological pain.
Note: This term can be used in both serious and casual discussions about emotional states.
Suffer's synonyms
endure
To endure means to suffer through something difficult or painful without giving up.
Example: She had to endure a lot of pain during her recovery.
Note: Endure implies a sense of resilience and perseverance in the face of hardship.
tolerate
To tolerate means to bear or endure something unpleasant or difficult without reacting negatively.
Example: I cannot tolerate the heat in this room.
Note: Tolerate often implies a sense of putting up with something rather than actively experiencing suffering.
undergo
To undergo means to experience or endure something, especially a process or procedure.
Example: He had to undergo surgery to repair his knee injury.
Note: Undergo focuses on going through a specific experience or procedure.
experience
To experience means to go through or encounter something, often implying a personal involvement or impact.
Example: She experienced a great deal of hardship in her life.
Note: Experience is a broader term that can encompass positive and negative situations, unlike suffer which typically conveys a negative connotation.
Suffer expressions, common phrases
suffer from
To experience pain or illness caused by a particular condition or disease.
Example: She suffers from migraines.
Note: This phrase specifies the source or cause of the suffering.
suffer in silence
To endure hardship or pain without complaining or seeking assistance.
Example: He preferred to suffer in silence rather than ask for help.
Note: This phrase emphasizes enduring suffering quietly without vocalizing it.
suffer a setback
To experience a reversal or obstacle that delays progress or success.
Example: The project suffered a setback when key team members resigned.
Note: This phrase refers to facing an unexpected issue or obstacle.
suffer the consequences
To face or endure the negative outcomes or results of one's actions.
Example: If you break the rules, you will have to suffer the consequences.
Note: This phrase highlights facing the repercussions of one's choices or behaviors.
suffer a loss
To experience a decline or reduction in value, profit, or resources.
Example: The company suffered a significant loss in the stock market.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to a decrease in value or assets.
suffer in (the) heat
To endure discomfort or hardship due to extreme temperatures.
Example: The players suffered in the intense heat during the match.
Note: This phrase highlights enduring physical discomfort caused by heat.
make someone suffer
To cause someone pain, distress, or hardship.
Example: His actions will make her suffer for a long time.
Note: This phrase involves inflicting suffering on another person.
Suffer everyday (slang) expressions
Suffering succotash
This is a euphemistic expression used to express disbelief, frustration, or annoyance. It is often associated with the cartoon character Sylvester the Cat.
Example: Suffering succotash! I can't believe I missed the bus again.
Note: The slang term adds a humorous and exaggerated tone to the feeling of frustration or annoyance.
Sufferin' succotash
Similar to 'suffering succotash,' this variant is used to convey frustration or disbelief.
Example: You mean I have to work overtime again? Sufferin' succotash!
Note: The slang term reflects a colloquial pronunciation and informal expression of frustration.
Sufferfest
'Sufferfest' is a slang term commonly used in sports and fitness contexts to describe a particularly intense or grueling experience or event.
Example: Today's workout was a real sufferfest; I can barely walk!
Note: The slang term emphasizes the challenging nature of the experience, often implying physical or mental exhaustion.
Sufferance
In this context, 'sufferance' refers to enduring or tolerating something unpleasant or undesirable.
Example: I tolerated his rude behavior out of sufferance, but I won't stand for it anymore.
Note: The slang term conveys a sense of enduring something patiently or reluctantly, often with a sense of resignation.
Sufferance fee
A 'sufferance fee' is a charge imposed when goods are held beyond the allowed time in a customs warehouse or port.
Example: We were charged a sufferance fee for holding the goods longer than agreed.
Note: The slang term is a specific term used in the context of customs regulations, indicating a penalty for exceeding time limits.
Sufferbus
'Sufferbus' humorously refers to public transportation that is inconvenient, uncomfortable, or unreliable.
Example: I missed the last bus home; I guess I'll be taking the sufferbus tonight.
Note: The slang term combines 'suffer' with 'bus' to create a playful and slightly sarcastic term for a less-than-ideal bus journey.
Suffer - Examples
I suffer from migraines.
Szenvedek migréntől.
She has a passion for music and suffers when she can't play.
Szenvedélye a zene, és kínlódik, ha nem tud játszani.
The animals in the zoo suffer in small cages.
Az állatok a állatkertben szenvednek a kis ketrecekben.
Suffer grammar
Suffer - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: suffer
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): suffered
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): suffering
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): suffers
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): suffer
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): suffer
Syllables, Separation and Stress
suffer Contains 2 syllables: suf • fer
Phonetic transcription: ˈsə-fər
suf fer , ˈsə fər (The red syllable is stressed)
Suffer - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
suffer: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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