Tolerovalo

Tolerovalo is the neuter singular past tense form of the verb tolerovat in Czech and Slovak. It is used to describe a situation in which a neuter subject, such as the pronoun to or a neuter noun, tolerated something or accepted conditions in the past. The form reflects agreement with a neuter subject rather than a masculine or feminine one.

Etymology and morphology: The verb tolerovat derives from the root toler- with the usual Slavic verb endings. In both Czech and Slovak, the neuter past tense form ends in -ovalo, distinguishing it from masculine -oval and feminine -ovala (Czech) or -ovalo (Slovak) forms. This conjugation allows speakers to express past tolerance or forbearance linked to a neuter subject.

Usage: Tolerovalo is commonly used when the subject is grammatically neuter, frequently represented by the pronoun to or by a neuter noun. It appears in narrative or descriptive contexts to indicate that an action or condition was endured or accepted in the past. The exact meaning depends on context and can range from modest acceptance to pragmatic allowance of a situation.

Examples:

- Czech: To tolerovalo nové podmínky. (That [thing/situation] tolerated/accepted the new conditions.)

- Slovak: To tolerovalo nové podmienky. (That [thing/situation] tolerated/accepted the new conditions.)

See also: tolerovat, tolerance, past tense in Czech and Slovak grammar.