VERB
ertragen/ɛɐ̯ˈtʁaːɡn̩/to bear; to endure; to tolerate
ertragen is a German verb that means to bear, to endure, or to tolerate. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈtʁaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ertrug" and the past participle is "ertragen".
Definitions
1.to tolerate, endure, or bear something unpleasant or difficult(emotion, patience)
a.to mentally withstand suffering, pain, or annoyance
Ich kann diese Hitze nicht länger ertragen.—I can't endure this heat any longer.
b.to accept or live with someone or something despite difficulty
Er kann seine launenhafte Chefin kaum ertragen.—He can hardly tolerate his moody boss.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ertragen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | ertrage |
| Present (du) | erträgst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erträgt |
| Preterite (ich) | ertrug |
| Participle II | ertragen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | ertrüge |
| Imperative (singular) | ertrag |
| Imperative (plural) | ertragt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ertragen" mean in English?
- "ertragen" means to bear, to endure, or to tolerate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ertragen"?
- "ertragen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈtʁaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ertragen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ertragen" is "ertragen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ertragen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ertragen" becomes "ertrug" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ertragen"?
- "ertragen" is a verb in German.
