Tolerujeme

Tolerujeme is a form of the Czech verb tolerovat in the present tense, first person plural. It translates to “we tolerate” and is used to express acceptance or forbearance of something that may not fully align with one’s views, expectations, or norms. In everyday language it can refer to tolerating differences, opinions, behavior, or difficult circumstances.

Etymology and usage: The verb tolerovat comes from Latin tolerare (to endure) and was transmitted to Czech through historical contact with German tolerieren and French tolérer. In modern Czech, tolerovat is common in both neutral and formal contexts, and its noun counterpart is tolerance (or snášenlivost as a more Czech-centric term). The form tolerujeme specifically denotes the subject “we.”

Grammatical notes: Tolerovat is a transitive verb and requires a direct object, for example tolerujeme někoho nebo něco (we tolerate someone or something), or tolerujeme odlišnosti (we tolerate differences). Beyond literal endurance, it often implies a conscious choice to accept or permit rather than endorse.

See also: Tolerance, snášenlivost, toleranční.

Examples: Tolerujeme odlišnosti v názorech. Společnost by měla tolerovat různorodost a umožnit otevřenou diskusi. V diplomatickém jazyce se tolerování menšin často zmiňuje jako součást politické tolerance.

Overall, tolerujeme expresses a stance of acceptance or forbearance in Czech, with nuances ranging from neutral forbearance to a constructive commitment to inclusivity in discourse.