bear
bear
Meaning of bear
to accept something unpleasant, often used with 'can't'
etwas Unangenehmes durchstehen, ohne aufzugeben
Pronunciation
bear with German translation
bear usage examples
I can't bear this heat.
Ich kann diese Hitze nicht aushalten.
He could hardly bear the pain.
Er konnte die Schmerzen kaum aushalten.
bear synonyms
What's the difference between bear, stand, put up with, tolerate, endure, and stomach
More informal, also with can't.
ENI can't stand people who are rude.
ENI won't put up with this noise any more.
Formal: accept or allow.
ENThe school does not tolerate bullying.
Advanced: broader words
Suffer something painful for a long time.
ENThey endured months of cold and hunger.
Informal: be able to accept something.
ENI can't stomach horror films.
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Questions about this word
What does bear mean?
to accept something unpleasant, often used with 'can't'
How do you pronounce bear?
bear is pronounced /beə/.
How is bear used in a sentence?
Ich kann diese Hitze nicht aushalten. Translation: I can't bear this heat.
Is bear part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, bear can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is bear part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, bear can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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