Suffer meanings in Norwegian

lide

Example:

He suffers from chronic pain.

Han lider av kroniske smerter.

She suffered a lot during her illness.

Hun led mye under sykdommen.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in medical, emotional, or physical contexts.

Note: This is the most common meaning of 'suffer' and is often used to describe enduring pain or hardship.

oppleve

Example:

They suffered a great loss last year.

De opplevde et stort tap i fjor.

He suffered a defeat in the match.

Han opplevde et nederlag i kampen.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in contexts where one experiences something negative, such as loss or defeat.

Note: This usage emphasizes the experience of a negative situation rather than ongoing pain.

tåle

Example:

I cannot suffer such disrespect.

Jeg kan ikke tåle slik respektløshet.

She suffered his rude behavior for too long.

Hun tålte hans uhøflige oppførsel for lenge.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when referring to enduring or tolerating behavior or situations.

Note: This meaning highlights the aspect of tolerance or endurance in social contexts.

forsake

Example:

He suffered his friends for the sake of his career.

Han forsaket vennene sine for karrierens skyld.

They suffered their comforts to achieve their goals.

De forsaket sine bekvemmeligheter for å oppnå målene sine.

Usage: formalContext: Used in literary or philosophical contexts where one gives up something valuable.

Note: This meaning is less common and is often found in more formal or literary discussions.

endure

To endure means to suffer through something difficult or painful without giving up.

Example: She had to endure a lot of pain during her recovery.

Note: Endure implies a sense of resilience and perseverance in the face of hardship.

tolerate

To tolerate means to bear or endure something unpleasant or difficult without reacting negatively.

Example: I cannot tolerate the heat in this room.

Note: Tolerate often implies a sense of putting up with something rather than actively experiencing suffering.

undergo

To undergo means to experience or endure something, especially a process or procedure.

Example: He had to undergo surgery to repair his knee injury.

Note: Undergo focuses on going through a specific experience or procedure.

experience

To experience means to go through or encounter something, often implying a personal involvement or impact.

Example: She experienced a great deal of hardship in her life.

Note: Experience is a broader term that can encompass positive and negative situations, unlike suffer which typically conveys a negative connotation.

suffer from

To experience pain or illness caused by a particular condition or disease.

Example: She suffers from migraines.

Note: This phrase specifies the source or cause of the suffering.

suffer in silence

To endure hardship or pain without complaining or seeking assistance.

Example: He preferred to suffer in silence rather than ask for help.

Note: This phrase emphasizes enduring suffering quietly without vocalizing it.

suffer a setback

To experience a reversal or obstacle that delays progress or success.

Example: The project suffered a setback when key team members resigned.

Note: This phrase refers to facing an unexpected issue or obstacle.

suffer the consequences

To face or endure the negative outcomes or results of one's actions.

Example: If you break the rules, you will have to suffer the consequences.

Note: This phrase highlights facing the repercussions of one's choices or behaviors.

suffer a loss

To experience a decline or reduction in value, profit, or resources.

Example: The company suffered a significant loss in the stock market.

Note: This phrase specifically refers to a decrease in value or assets.

suffer in (the) heat

To endure discomfort or hardship due to extreme temperatures.

Example: The players suffered in the intense heat during the match.

Note: This phrase highlights enduring physical discomfort caused by heat.

make someone suffer

To cause someone pain, distress, or hardship.

Example: His actions will make her suffer for a long time.

Note: This phrase involves inflicting suffering on another person.

Suffering succotash

This is a euphemistic expression used to express disbelief, frustration, or annoyance. It is often associated with the cartoon character Sylvester the Cat.

Example: Suffering succotash! I can't believe I missed the bus again.

Note: The slang term adds a humorous and exaggerated tone to the feeling of frustration or annoyance.

Sufferin' succotash

Similar to 'suffering succotash,' this variant is used to convey frustration or disbelief.

Example: You mean I have to work overtime again? Sufferin' succotash!

Note: The slang term reflects a colloquial pronunciation and informal expression of frustration.

Sufferfest

'Sufferfest' is a slang term commonly used in sports and fitness contexts to describe a particularly intense or grueling experience or event.

Example: Today's workout was a real sufferfest; I can barely walk!

Note: The slang term emphasizes the challenging nature of the experience, often implying physical or mental exhaustion.

Sufferance

In this context, 'sufferance' refers to enduring or tolerating something unpleasant or undesirable.

Example: I tolerated his rude behavior out of sufferance, but I won't stand for it anymore.

Note: The slang term conveys a sense of enduring something patiently or reluctantly, often with a sense of resignation.

Sufferance fee

A 'sufferance fee' is a charge imposed when goods are held beyond the allowed time in a customs warehouse or port.

Example: We were charged a sufferance fee for holding the goods longer than agreed.

Note: The slang term is a specific term used in the context of customs regulations, indicating a penalty for exceeding time limits.

Sufferbus

'Sufferbus' humorously refers to public transportation that is inconvenient, uncomfortable, or unreliable.

Example: I missed the last bus home; I guess I'll be taking the sufferbus tonight.

Note: The slang term combines 'suffer' with 'bus' to create a playful and slightly sarcastic term for a less-than-ideal bus journey.

I suffer from migraines.

Jeg lider av migrene.

She has a passion for music and suffers when she can't play.

Hun har en lidenskap for musikk og lider når hun ikke kan spille.

The animals in the zoo suffer in small cages.

Dyrene i zoologisk hage lider i små bur.

Suffer - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: suffer

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): suffered

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): suffering

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): suffers

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): suffer

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): suffer

Syllables, Separation and Stress

suffer Contains 2 syllables: suf • fer

Phonetic transcription: ˈsə-fər

suf fer , ˈsə fər (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

suffer: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).

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