Ertragen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ertragen" is used as verb with the meaning of "bear", "endure" or "tolerate".

Essential properties of "ertragen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ertragen
  • Simple past: ertrug
  • Participle: ertragen

See full conjugation of ertragen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ertragen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To bear or endure something unpleasant"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich kann diesen Lärm nicht länger ertragen.I can't bear this noise any longer.
  2. Sie musste viele Schwierigkeiten ertragen, bevor sie Erfolg hatte.She had to endure many difficulties before she succeeded.
  3. Wie lange können wir diese Situation noch ertragen?How much longer can we tolerate this situation?

2.) "To bear a physical weight or load"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Diese Brücke kann das Gewicht von schweren Lastwagen ertragen.This bridge can bear the weight of heavy trucks.
  2. Der Boden muss das Gewicht der Maschine ertragen können.The floor must be able to bear the weight of the machine.
  3. Die Säulen ertragen die Last des Daches.The columns bear the load of the roof.
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