Hungarian - English

eltűr

B1 Hungarian
suffer, swallow, tolerate, forbear, condone, abide, stand
VERB B1 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
eltűr vmit; nem tűr el vmit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Allow or endure something unpleasant
Themes
tolerance |behavior |respect |boundaries |formal_register |core_vocabulary
Definition

To allow, tolerate, or put up with something unpleasant, often unwillingly; more common in formal or literary contexts.

VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
eltűr vmit/vkit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Accept something unpleasant silently
Themes
tolerance |acceptance |criticism |insult |unpleasant_situation |emotions |communication
Definition

To accept something difficult, unpleasant, or unfair without showing protest.

VERB B2
1
Usage pattern:
eltűr vmit/vkit; nem tűr el vmit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
endure something unpleasant
Themes
permission |disapproval |rules |behavior |conflict |core_vocabulary
Definition

To allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of something that one dislikes or disagrees with, without interference.

VERB B2 ARCHAIC
1
Usage pattern:
eltűr valakit/valamit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
patiently tolerate or endure
Themes
tolerance |patience |endurance |interpersonal_conflict |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

To patiently tolerate or endure someone or something unpleasant without complaining or acting against it.

VERB B2 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
eltűr valamit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
accept wrongdoing without protest
Themes
wrongdoing |tolerance |non_intervention |social_behavior |morality |law |society |workplace |relationships
Definition

To accept or allow behavior that is considered wrong, especially by not criticizing it or trying to stop it.

VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
eltűr valakit/valamit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Accept or tolerate something
Themes
tolerance |endurance |annoyance |discomfort |emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

To accept or endure something, especially something unpleasant, without resistance.

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