Can't stomach Meaning in English
expression
ˈkænt/ /ˈstəmək
KANT STUH-muk
kɑːnt/ /stˈʌmək
KAHNT STUH-muk
Definition
To feel unable to accept, deal with, or tolerate something, usually because it strongly upsets or disgusts you.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for food or unpleasant experiences and behaviors. Can refer to emotional or physical reaction. Commonly used as 'can't stomach the thought of...' or 'can't stomach doing something.' Not about literal eating, but emotional tolerance.
Spanish: no puedo soportar - no toleroPortuguese (BR): não consigo suportar - não aguentoPortuguese (PT): não consigo suportar - não aguentoChinese (Simplified): 无法忍受 - 受不了Chinese (Traditional): 無法忍受 - 受不了Hindi: बर्दाश्त नहीं कर सकता/सकतीArabic: لا أستطيع تحمّلBengali: সহ্য করতে পারি না - মেনে নিতে পারি নাRussian: терпеть не могу - не выношуJapanese: 我慢できない - 耐えられないVietnamese: không chịu nổi - không thể chịu đựngKorean: 참을 수 없다 - 견딜 수 없다Turkish: katlanamamak - tahammül edememekUrdu: برداشت نہیں کر سکتا - برداشت نہیں ہوتیIndonesian: tidak tahan - tidak sanggup
Example Sentences
I can't stomach spicy food.
basic
She can't stomach watching horror movies.
basic
He can't stomach unfair treatment.
basic
Honestly, I can't stomach the idea of working there anymore.
natural
Some people love roller coasters, but I just can't stomach them.
natural
Ugh, I can't stomach hearing him complain one more time.
natural