Verduren

Verduren is a Dutch verb meaning to endure, withstand, or tolerate something difficult, often over a period of time. It can refer to bearing physical discomfort, emotional strain, or unwelcome circumstances. The expression can convey a sense of patient, persistent tolerance in the face of adversity.

Origin and usage notes: Verduren is formed from duren, meaning to last, with the prefix ver- to intensify the sense of endurance. It is typically used as a transitive verb, taking a direct object or a clause, as in Ik kan dit niet verduren (I can’t stand this) or Het is niet te verduren (It is unbearable). The phrase niet te verduren has become a common idiom for situations that are intolerable.

Relations and synonyms: Close synonyms include verdragen (to tolerate or endure, often in a more formal or long-term sense), doorstaan (to withstand or endure, especially through hardship), and tolereren (to tolerate, in a softer sense). Verduren can carry a stronger connotation of endurance through discomfort than some alternatives.

Usage examples: Ik kan dit lawaai niet verduren. Tijdens de lange wachttijd moest hij verduren wat hij niet prettig vond. Het weer in de woestijn was nauwelijks te verduren.

See also: verdragen, doorstaan, tolereren. In English, verduren is often rendered as endure, bear, or tolerate.