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German ADJECTIVE C1 Rank 17038

untragbar

unacceptable / unwearable

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untragbar

unacceptable

Describes behavior, a condition, or a situation that is so bad that it can no longer be accepted or tolerated.

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Sein ständiges Zuspätkommen ist für das Team untragbar geworden.

His constant lateness has become unacceptable for the team.

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untragbar vs unerträglich

unbearable

'unerträglich' and 'untragbar' both describe something very negative. 'unerträglich' emphasizes that you can hardly endure something, for example noise, pain, heat, or an annoying person. 'untragbar' more often means that a behavior, situation, or condition can no longer be accepted. It is often used in a more factual or official way, for example with problems at work, high costs, or completely inappropriate clothing. Learners may confuse the words because both express a limit. As a simple guide: 'unerträglich' asks: Can I still endure this? 'untragbar' asks: Can this still be accepted?

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untragbar

Die ständigen Verspätungen des Teams sind für den Kunden untragbar geworden.

The team's constant delays have become unacceptable for the client.

unerträglich

Beim Einkaufen wurde der Lärm in der Halle für sie unerträglich.

While shopping, the noise in the hall became unbearable for her.

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