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терпеть

Translation of терпеть

tolerate

Russian word in Latin letters: terpet

Meaning of терпеть

Russian

выносить неприятное без жалоб, например боль или шум

English

to accept something unpleasant, like pain or noise, without complaining

tolerate

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[tʲɪrˈpʲetʲ]
Russian · Female

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  1. I can't tolerate loud music.

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    Я не могу терпеть громкую музыку.

  2. He can't tolerate the heat.

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    Он не может терпеть жару.

терпеть synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between терпеть, выносить, переносить, выдерживать, and мириться с

🇷🇺Russian

Stand, bear; mostly with «не»: «не выношу».

B1common
🇷🇺Russian

Tolerate physically: heat, illness, flights.

B1less common
В
🇷🇺Russian
выдерживать

Withstand, hold out under pressure.

М
🇷🇺Russian
мириться с

Accept faults or a situation, give up fighting.

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What does терпеть mean?

to accept something unpleasant, like pain or noise, without complaining

How do you pronounce терпеть?

терпеть is pronounced [tʲɪrˈpʲetʲ], in Latin letters “terpet”.

How is терпеть used in a sentence?

I can't tolerate loud music. Translation: Я не могу терпеть громкую музыку.

Is терпеть part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, терпеть (tolerate) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is терпеть part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, терпеть (tolerate) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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