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intolerance
The lack of willingness or ability to accept or tolerate other opinions, beliefs, ways of life, or characteristics.
Politische Intoleranz gegenüber Andersdenkenden gefährdet die Demokratie.
Political intolerance toward people who think differently endangers democracy.
The word consists of the prefix 'in-', which expresses negation, and the word 'Toleranz' (tolerance). 'Intoleranz' (intolerance) therefore literally means 'Nicht-Toleranz' (non-tolerance).
Seine Intoleranz gegenüber neuen Ideen macht die Zusammenarbeit schwierig.
His intolerance toward new ideas makes collaboration difficult.
When you want to express what the intolerance is directed against, you usually use the preposition 'gegenüber' with the dative.
Die Partei ist bekannt für ihre Intoleranz gegenüber Minderheiten.
The party is known for its intolerance toward minorities.
You can recognize the medical meaning from the context. It is almost always mentioned together with the substance that is not tolerated, as in 'Laktose-Intoleranz' (lactose intolerance) or 'Gluten-Intoleranz' (gluten intolerance).
Ein Test beim Arzt hat ihre Fruktose-Intoleranz bestätigt.
A test at the doctor's confirmed her fructose intolerance.
In a medical context, 'Intoleranz' (intolerance) is often used with the verbs 'haben' (to have) or the phrase 'leiden an' (to suffer from).
Er leidet an einer Histamin-Intoleranz und muss bei der Ernährung aufpassen.
He suffers from histamine intolerance and has to be careful with his diet.
tolerance
'Toleranz' and 'Intoleranz' are clear opposites. 'Toleranz' means that you respect other opinions, ways of life, or people, even if you do not agree with them. 'Intoleranz' means that you do not want to accept or tolerate such differences. This contrast is especially important in discussions about society, religion, politics, or living together. Toleranz opens up space for differences; Intoleranz rejects them.
Intoleranz kann ein Team schnell spalten.
Intolerance can quickly divide a team.
Nach dem Unterricht sprechen wir über Toleranz im Alltag.
After class, we talk about tolerance in everyday life.