dayanmak vs tahammül etmek
Turkish word comparison
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| dayanmak | tahammül etmek |
|---|---|
dah-yah-NAH-mak verb | ta-ham-mül et-mek verb |
| to endure, to withstand, or to rely on something or someone | to tolerate; to endure patiently |
How they differ
Tahammül etmek emphasizes patience and the ability to bear something for a period of time, especially something irritating or difficult. Compared with dayanmak, it sounds more like controlled tolerance than simple survival or physical resistance.
When to use each
When to use dayanmak: Use dayanmak when you want a wider verb that can mean enduring, resisting, or depending on support.
When to use tahammül etmek: Use tahammül etmek when you want to stress patience in the face of annoyance, pain, or pressure.
Side-by-side examples
- Soğuğa dayanamıyorum.
(I can't withstand the cold.) - Soğuğa tahammül edemiyorum.
(I can't tolerate the cold.)
Register & nuance: Tahammül etmek is a bit more formal and abstract than dayanmak, and is common in written or careful speech.