intolerable

ɪnˈtɑlərəbəl
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Translation of intolerable into German

Adjective

unbearable

so bad or painful that no one can accept it
unerträglich untragbar
  • The heat was intolerable.Die Hitze war unerträglich.
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Expressions with intolerable: examples in English and translations in German

das Unerträgliche ertragen
He managed to tolerate the intolerable decision made by the committee.

Synonyms and analogies of intolerable in English

adj.insufferableunbearableMore synonyms

Examples of intolerable in a sentence

  • Her rude behavior became intolerable over time.

Translations of "intolerable" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
unerträglichadj.

Living in that cramped apartment felt intolerable after a few months.

Das Leben in dieser engen Wohnung wurde nach ein paar Monaten unerträglich.

untragbaradj.

But in any case it is intolerable to proceed in this way.

Es ist aber auf jeden Fall untragbar, so wie heute zu verfahren.

unhaltbaradj.

She described the situation as intolerable, prompting an urgent meeting.

Sie beschrieb die Situation als unhaltbar, was ein dringendes Treffen zur Folge hatte.

inakzeptabeladj.

Housing is a basic human need and the present situation is intolerable.

Wohnen ist ein grundlegendes menschliches Bedürfnis und die momentanen Zustände sind inakzeptabel.

unzumutbaradj.

Well, I suppose some of them aren't completely intolerable.

Gut, ich vermute einige von denen sind nicht völlig unzumutbar.

unannehmbaradj.

The suffering of samsara is overwhelming, it's intolerable.

Das Leiden von Samsara ist überwältigend, es ist unannehmbar.

unausstehlichadj.

If the quirky behavior remains intolerable then rational action is called for.

Bleiben die Macken unausstehlich, ist rationales Handeln gefragt.

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Other translations for intolerable:

  • unverträglichadj.

intolerable: Examples and translations in context

Prisoners were forced to tolerate the intolerable conditions in the overcrowded cells.

Gefangene wurden gezwungen, das Unerträgliche in den überfüllten Zellen zu ertragen.

In wartime, civilians often must tolerate the intolerable just to stay alive.

Im Krieg müssen Zivilisten oft das Unerträgliche ertragen, nur um zu überleben.

She tolerated the intolerable for years before finally leaving the toxic marriage.

Jahrelang hat sie das Unerträgliche ertragen, bevor sie die toxische Ehe verließ.

Her intolerable jokes were often met with silence rather than laughter.

Ihre unerträglichen Witze wurden oft mit Schweigen statt mit Lachen quittiert.

The heat during the summer can be quite intolerable for some people.

Die Hitze im Sommer kann für manche Menschen recht unerträglich sein.

For decades, the community tolerated the intolerable pollution poisoning their river and fields.

Jahrzehntelang ertrug die Gemeinschaft das Unerträgliche an Verschmutzung, die Fluss und Felder vergiftete.

Children often display intolerable behavior when they are tired or hungry.

Kinder zeigen oft unerträgliches Verhalten, wenn sie müde oder hungrig sind.

Ignoring the intolerable mess in the kitchen was no longer an option.

Das Ignorieren des unerträglichen Chaos in der Küche war keine Option mehr.

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tolerate the intolerable
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