tolerer

Tolerer is a verb in Danish and Norwegian that means to tolerate, endure, or permit something without preventing it. It covers both bearing hardship and accepting differences or rules.

Usage: In everyday speech, tolerating can refer to enduring noise, weather, or a bothersome habit, as well as accepting people with different beliefs or practices. In policy or law, it can indicate a formal allowance or non-interference with certain behaviors within limits. The nuance ranges from passive endurance to active permission, depending on context and tone.

Etymology and cognates: Tolerer derives from Latin tolerare, via French tolérer, and is cognate with English tolerate. The languages use a related infinitive tolerere and a present tense that varies by dialect; historical and regional differences can affect spelling and pronunciation. Related terms include tolerance and tolerant.