VERB
vertragen/fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaːɡn̩/to tolerate; to bear; to get along
vertragen is a German verb that means to tolerate, to bear, or to get along. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "vertrug" and the past participle is "vertragen".
Definitions
1.to tolerate or bear something (without negative effect)(physical/mental tolerance)
a.to physically tolerate a substance (e.g. food, medication)
Viele Menschen vertragen keine Laktose.—Many people cannot tolerate lactose.
b.to mentally or emotionally bear something
Er verträgt Kritik nur schwer.—He has difficulty dealing with criticism.
2.to get along with someone(social relationship, reflexive usage)
a.(reflexive) to get along well with someone
Die beiden vertragen sich wieder.—The two are getting along again.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vertragen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | vertrage |
| Present (du) | verträgst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verträgt |
| Preterite (ich) | vertrug |
| Participle II | vertragen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | vertrüge |
| Imperative (singular) | vertrag |
| Imperative (plural) | vertragt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vertragen" mean in English?
- "vertragen" means to tolerate, to bear, or to get along. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vertragen"?
- "vertragen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vertragen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vertragen" is "vertragen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vertragen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vertragen" becomes "vertrug" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vertragen"?
- "vertragen" is a verb in German.
