терпеть
Translation of терпеть
stand
Russian word in Latin letters: terpet
Meaning of терпеть
Обычно с «не»: очень сильно не любить что-то, например жару.
usually with 'can't': to be unable to bear something you strongly dislike
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Терпеть or стоять?
стоять
стоять = to be on your feet
Don't say Я не могу стоять жару. Can't bear it — терпеть не могу; on your feet — стоять.
Я весь день стоял на работе.
I was on my feet all day at work.
Терпеть не могу пробки по утрам.
I can't stand traffic jams in the morning.
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I can't stand the heat.
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Я терпеть не могу жару.
She can't stand people who are late.
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Она терпеть не может, когда опаздывают.
терпеть synonyms
What's the difference between терпеть, выносить, and мириться
The same; often не выношу = I can't stand.
Advanced: broader words
Accept something bad without protest.
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терпеть meaning: what does it mean?
usually with 'can't': to be unable to bear something you strongly dislike
терпеть pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
терпеть is pronounced as [tʲɪrˈpʲetʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
терпеть definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I can't stand the heat. Translation: Я терпеть не могу жару.
Is терпеть part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, терпеть (stand) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is терпеть part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
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