Translation and Meaning
- Word: ertragen
- Language: German
- Meaning: bear
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: German Leistung und Fortschritt
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Example Sentences
- Wenn du die schwierigen Aufgaben erträgst, wirst du nach und nach Hindernisse überwinden. English: If you can bear the difficult tasks, you will gradually overcome obstacles.
When and How to Use "ertragen"
Use "ertragen" when you want to talk about "bear" in German. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Leistung und Fortschritt topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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