Tolerable Meaning in English
word
ˈtɑɫɝəbəɫ
TAH-lur-uh-buhl
tˈɒləɹəbəl
TOL-uh-ruh-buhl
Definition
Something is tolerable if it is not perfect or pleasant, but you can deal with it without too much discomfort.
Usage & Nuances
'Tolerable' expresses that something is just good enough to endure but not really enjoyable. Common with pain, noise, or conditions. Less strong than 'unbearable', less positive than 'acceptable'. Often used in formal or neutral contexts.
Spanish: tolerable - soportablePortuguese (BR): tolerável - suportávelPortuguese (PT): tolerável - suportávelChinese (Simplified): 可容忍的 - 可忍受的Chinese (Traditional): 可容忍的 - 可忍受的Hindi: सहनीयArabic: مقبول - محتملBengali: সহনীয়Russian: терпимыйJapanese: 我慢できる - 許容できるVietnamese: có thể chịu đượcKorean: 견딜 만한 - 참을 만한Turkish: katlanılabilir - tolere edilebilirUrdu: برداشت کے قابلIndonesian: dapat ditoleransi - lumayan
Example Sentences
The pain was tolerable after I took some medicine.
basic
The heat inside the car was barely tolerable.
basic
The noise from outside is tolerable during the day.
basic
It's not great, but the food here is tolerable if you're hungry.
natural
The manager’s attitude was barely tolerable, to be honest.
natural
After a few days, the cold weather became tolerable.
natural