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“tolerate” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdʊldn̩/

Example

Ich dulde keine Lügen.

I don't tolerate lies.

Illustration for dulden (tolerate)

How to say “tolerate” in German

“Tolerate” in German is dulden.

A person puts up with an irritating or harmful situation and lets it remain without accepting it as good.

Full entry for dulden: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dulden

Die Schule duldet keine körperliche Gewalt.

The school tolerates no physical violence.

Tips for using dulden

  • Dulden often contrasts with erlauben because it describes non-intervention rather than positive permission.

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