ausstehen
stand
Etwas oder jemanden nicht mögen oder schwer ertragen können.
The German word "ausstehen" is a verb that means "to endure" or "to stand something". It is composed of the prefix "aus" and the verb "stehen," which means "to stand." The term is often used in contexts where someone tolerates or bears a situation or an uncomfortable circumstance.
Similar words in German include "ertragen" (to bear or to tolerate), "durchstehen" (to get through), and "erdulden" (to endure).
The subtle difference lies in nuance: "ausstehen" emphasizes the act of enduring something unpleasant or cumbersome specifically, whereas "ertragen" is a broader term for bearing and can apply to a wider range of difficult situations.
Make “ausstehen” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Er kann das frühe Aufstehen nicht ausstehen.verb
He can't stand getting up early.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad