C1 Prepositions 10 min read صعب

تحمّل (يتسامح مع)

أتقن استخدام 'put up with' لتعبر بذكاء عن تحملك للمواقف المزعجة أو الأشخاص الصعبين بمرونة، واستخدمها كبديل طبيعي لـ endure أو tolerate أو accept.

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'put up with' to describe enduring something unpleasant without complaining, even when you don't like it.

  • Always keep 'put', 'up', and 'with' together; never split them with an object.
  • Follow 'with' with a noun or a gerund (-ing form), never a base verb.
  • Use it for people, situations, or behaviors that are annoying but unavoidable.
👤 + put up with + 😤/🌧️/🔊

نظرة عامة

### Overview
تُعد العبارة الفعلية put up with من الركائز الأساسية في اللغة الإنجليزية، وهي تعبر عن مفهوم «التحمل» أو «الصبر على مضض». في المستوى المتقدم (C1)، لا يكفي أن تعرف معنى «يتحمل» (مثل tolerate أو endure)، بل يجب أن تدرك النبرة الشعورية التي تحملها هذه العبارة. هي تعني قبول وضع غير مرغوب فيه، أو شخص مزعج، أو ظرف صعب، ليس لأنك راضٍ عنه، بل لأنك لا تملك خياراً آخر أو لأن الظروف تفرض عليك ذلك.
في اللغة العربية، نحن نستخدم أفعالاً مثل «يتحمل»، «يصبر على»، أو «يُطايق» (في اللهجات). لكن الفرق الجوهري هو أن put up with تحمل دلالة على «المعاناة الصامتة» أو «الاستسلام للواقع». عندما تقول لصديقك بالإنجليزية: I have to put up with his arrogance، فأنت لا تقول فقط أنك تتحمله، بل توحي بأن هذا الشخص يمثل عبئاً ثقيلاً عليك وأنك تضغط على أعصابك لتبقى هادئاً.
هذه العبارة لا توجد في العربية كتركيب لغوي (فعل + حرف جر + حرف جر)، بل هي تركيب إنجليزي صرف يعتمد على دمج حروف الجر لتغيير معنى الفعل الأصلي put. فهم هذا التركيب هو مفتاح الانتقال من مستوى المستخدم المتوسط إلى مستوى المتمكن الذي يدرك الفروق الدقيقة في الحديث اليومي أو المهني.
### How This Grammar Works
تعتبر put up with فعلاً مركباً (Phrasal Verb) من النوع غير القابل للفصل (Non-separable). في النحو العربي، نحن نعتمد على الفعل والفاعل والمفعول به، وتغيير المعنى غالباً ما يتم عبر صيغ الفعل (مثل: صبر، استصبر، صابر). أما في الإنجليزية، فإن الفعل put (بمعنى يضع) يتحول كلياً عند إضافة up with.
المثير للاهتمام هو أن up هنا لا تعني «أعلى»، بل تعطي دلالة على «الاستمرارية» أو «المواجهة»، وwith تعني «مع» أو «بجانب». اجتماعهم معاً يخلق معنى المواجهة الصبورة.
من الناحية النحوية، هذا التركيب هو فعل متعدٍ (Transitive)، أي أنه يتطلب دائماً مفعولاً به. لا يمكنك قول I can't put up with والتوقف، لأن السامع سيسأل: «مع ماذا؟».
### Formation Pattern
تتبع هذه العبارة نمطاً ثابتاً لا يتغير، حيث يأتي المفعول به دائماً بعد with.
| المكون | الترتيب في الجملة | مثال |
|---|---|---|
| فاعل | في البداية | I |
| فعل (مصرف) | بعد الفاعل | put up with |
| مفعول به | بعد العبارة | the noise |
أمثلة توضيحية:
  • I cannot put up with this delay anymore. (مفعول به: اسم)
  • She has to put up with him. (مفعول به: ضمير)
  • They put up with working late. (مفعول به: اسم فاعل/Gerund)
### When To Use It
تُستخدم هذه العبارة في أربع حالات رئيسية:
  1. 1الإزعاج المتكرر: مثل ضجيج الجيران أو زحمة السير. I have to put up with the traffic every morning.
  2. 2التعامل مع الأشخاص الصعبين: عندما تضطر للتعامل مع شخص ذي طباع حادة في العمل أو العائلة. I put up with my boss's mood swings.
  3. 3الظروف القاسية: مثل العمل في بيئة غير مريحة. We had to put up with the heat in the office.
  4. 4التنازل الاستراتيجي: عندما تقبل بشيء أقل مما تستحق من أجل هدف أكبر. I put up with the low salary to gain experience.
### Common Mistakes
  1. 1فصل العبارة: الخطأ الشائع هو قول I cannot put the noise up with. السبب هو التأثر بتركيب الجملة العربية حيث يمكن تغيير ترتيب الكلمات (تقديم المفعول به أو تأخيره). في الإنجليزية، put up with وحدة لا تتجزأ.
  2. 2حذف المفعول به: قول I am tired, I cannot put up with هو خطأ فادح لأن العقل العربي قد يميل للاكتفاء بالفعل إذا كان السياق مفهوماً، لكن في الإنجليزية، المفعول به إلزامي.
  3. 3الخلط بين put up و put up with: put up تعني «يستضيف شخصاً» (مثل: I put my friend up for the night). إضافة with تغير المعنى تماماً إلى «التحمل».
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
| العبارة | المعنى | الفرق النحوي |
|---|---|---|
| Put up with | تحمل شيء مزعج | فعل مركب غير قابل للفصل |
| Tolerate | التسامح أو الصبر | فعل بسيط (أكثر رسمية) |
| Put up | استضافة شخص | فعل مركب مختلف المعنى |
### Quick FAQ
  1. 1هل يمكن استخدام put up with في صيغة المبني للمجهول؟ نعم، ولكنها نادرة ومربكة. يفضل استخدام be tolerated بدلاً منها.
  2. 2هل هي رسمية أم غير رسمية؟ هي عبارة شائعة جداً في الحديث اليومي (Informal) وبيئات العمل غير الرسمية، لكن في التقارير الرسمية جداً يفضل استخدام endure.
  3. 3لماذا لا يمكنني قول I put with up the noise؟ لأن up with تعمل ككتلة واحدة (Particle) تتبع الفعل مباشرة، ولا يمكن لأي كلمة أن تخترق هذا الترتيب.

2. Negatives and Contractions

Full Form Contraction Example
do not put up with
don't put up with
I don't put up with lies.
does not put up with
doesn't put up with
He doesn't put up with it.
did not put up with
didn't put up with
We didn't put up with it.
cannot put up with
can't put up with
I can't put up with this!

Conjugating 'Put up with'

Tense Subject Form Object
Present Simple
I / You / We / They
put up with
the noise
Present Simple
He / She / It
puts up with
the noise
Past Simple
All subjects
put up with
the noise
Present Continuous
I
am putting up with
the noise
Present Perfect
She
has put up with
the noise
Future (Will)
They
will put up with
the noise
Gerund
N/A
putting up with
the noise
Infinitive
N/A
to put up with
the noise

Meanings

To accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or person without complaining, despite not liking it.

1

Tolerating People

Enduring the difficult personality, habits, or presence of another individual.

“She has to put up with her boss's mood swings every morning.”

“I can't put up with roommates who don't do their dishes.”

2

Enduring Conditions

Accepting physical environments or circumstances that are uncomfortable.

“We had to put up with freezing temperatures during the hike.”

“The commuters put up with daily delays on the subway line.”

3

Accepting Behavior

Allowing a certain type of conduct to continue without intervention.

“The school will not put up with bullying of any kind.”

“I've put up with your excuses for three months now.”

Reference Table

Reference table for تحمّل (يتسامح مع)
الموقف التعبير المستخدم الدلالة الشعورية مثال توضيحي
ضجيج مزعج
Put up with
قبول على مضض
I can't put up with their loud parties anymore.
مدير صعب المراس
Tolerate
تحمل رسمي وجاد
Many employees tolerate poor management.
معاناة طويلة
Endure
صمود وسط المشقة
She had to endure years of separation.
حقيقة مرة
Accept
تسليم بالواقع
He accepted the harsh reality of the job.
كراهية شديدة
Can't stand
نفور تام
I can't stand people who are always late.
إزعاج بسيط
Put up with
تحمل عابر
You just have to put up with the wait.

طيف الرسمية

رسمي
I am obliged to tolerate my colleague's unprofessional conduct.

I am obliged to tolerate my colleague's unprofessional conduct. (Workplace)

محايد
I have to put up with my coworker's behavior.

I have to put up with my coworker's behavior. (Workplace)

غير رسمي
I've got to deal with my coworker's crap.

I've got to deal with my coworker's crap. (Workplace)

عامية
I'm just vibing through my coworker's drama.

I'm just vibing through my coworker's drama. (Workplace)

شبكة التحمل: Put Up With

Put Up With (التحمل)

ماذا نتحمل؟

  • الضجيج Noise
  • السلوك Behavior
  • الظروف Conditions

لماذا نتحمل؟

  • لا يوجد خيار No Choice
  • تجنب العواقب Consequences
  • الحب والولاء Love/Loyalty

بماذا نشعر؟

  • الاستسلام Resignation
  • الانزعاج Annoyance
  • الصبر Patience

أفعال الصمود والتحمل

Put Up With
تحمل الضجيج I can't put up with the noise.
تحمل الأشخاص She puts up with her boss.
Tolerate (فعل)
أكثر رسمية The company tolerates diversity.
فعل واحد He tolerates spicy food.
Deal With
إدارة المشاكل We need to deal with this issue.
إنجاز المهام Can you deal with the logistics?
Stand (لا يطيق)
نفور قوي I can't stand his arrogance.
مشابه لـ can't put up with I can't stand the smell.

هل يجب أن أستخدم 'Put Up With'؟

1

هل الموقف أو الشخص مزعج/غير سار؟

YES
نعم
NO
لا - لا تستخدم 'put up with'
2

هل لديك خيار لتغييره الآن؟

YES
نعم - فكر في خيارات أخرى (مثل 'deal with')
NO
لا - استمر
3

هل تقبله/تتحمله دون شكوى نشطة أو تغيير؟

YES
نعم - استخدم 'put up with'
NO
لا - أنت تقاومه أو تغيره بنشاط

أشياء يضطر الناس لـ 'تحملها'

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مكان العمل

  • عبء عمل غير عادل
  • قهوة سيئة
  • زملاء مزعجون
  • كمبيوتر بطيء
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الحياة الاجتماعية

  • أصدقاء غير ملتزمين
  • حفلات صاخبة
  • صمت محرج
  • مواعيد سيئة
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الحياة المنزلية

  • زملاء سكن فوضويون
  • جيران صاخبون
  • أعمال منزلية
  • عادات الشريك
🌆

الأماكن العامة

  • وسائل نقل مزدحمة
  • طوابير طويلة
  • خدمة سيئة
  • ضوضاء عامة

أمثلة حسب المستوى

1

I put up with the rain.

I tolerate the rain.

2

She puts up with the cat.

She tolerates the cat.

3

Do you put up with the noise?

Do you tolerate the noise?

4

They do not put up with it.

They do not tolerate it.

1

I have to put up with my noisy neighbors.

I have to tolerate my noisy neighbors.

2

He puts up with a lot of work.

He endures a lot of work.

3

We put up with the small kitchen.

We accepted the small kitchen.

4

She didn't put up with the bad food.

She didn't tolerate the bad food.

1

I can't put up with your constant complaining anymore.

I can't tolerate your constant complaining anymore.

2

How long have you put up with that old car?

How long have you tolerated that old car?

3

She puts up with working on weekends because she needs the money.

She tolerates working on weekends because she needs the money.

4

The teacher won't put up with students being late.

The teacher won't tolerate students being late.

1

I don't know why she puts up with such a disrespectful partner.

I don't know why she tolerates such a disrespectful partner.

2

We've had to put up with a lot of bureaucracy to get this permit.

We've had to endure a lot of bureaucracy to get this permit.

3

If you want the promotion, you'll have to put up with some extra stress.

If you want the promotion, you'll have to tolerate some extra stress.

4

The residents are refusing to put up with the construction noise at night.

The residents are refusing to tolerate the construction noise at night.

1

In this industry, you're expected to put up with a certain degree of instability.

In this industry, you are expected to tolerate a certain degree of instability.

2

I'm amazed at the sheer volume of nonsense he's willing to put up with for that salary.

I am amazed at how much nonsense he is willing to tolerate for that salary.

3

The local government can no longer put up with the blatant disregard for environmental regulations.

The local government can no longer tolerate the clear ignoring of environmental rules.

4

Having to put up with his condescending tone was the final straw for me.

Having to tolerate his condescending tone was the last thing I could take.

1

The diplomatic corps must put up with a myriad of cultural idiosyncrasies to maintain peace.

The diplomatic corps must tolerate many cultural quirks to keep peace.

2

Whether the public will continue to put up with these austerity measures remains to be seen.

It is uncertain if the public will continue to tolerate these economic cuts.

3

She has stoically put up with years of systemic neglect within the organization.

She has patiently endured years of being ignored by the organization.

4

To succeed in academia, one often has to put up with the 'publish or perish' mentality.

To succeed in academia, one often has to tolerate the pressure to publish constantly.

سهل الخلط

Put up with (Tolerate) مقابل Put up

Learners often forget the 'with' and think 'put up' means tolerate.

Put up with (Tolerate) مقابل Stand

Both mean tolerate, but 'stand' is almost always negative.

Put up with (Tolerate) مقابل Keep up with

Both are three-part phrasal verbs starting with a verb and 'up with'.

أخطاء شائعة

I put with the noise.

I put up with the noise.

You forgot the word 'up'. This phrasal verb needs all three parts.

I put up the noise.

I put up with the noise.

You forgot 'with'. Without 'with', the meaning changes to 'building' or 'displaying'.

I put up with.

I put up with it.

This verb needs an object. You must say what you are tolerating.

He put up withs the rain.

He puts up with the rain.

The 's' for third person goes on the verb 'put', not the preposition 'with'.

I put up with to wait.

I put up with waiting.

After 'with', use the -ing form, not the infinitive.

I putted up with it.

I put up with it.

'Put' is an irregular verb. The past tense is 'put', not 'putted'.

I am put up with it.

I am putting up with it.

For the continuous form, add -ing to 'put'.

I put it up with.

I put up with it.

Three-part phrasal verbs are inseparable. The object must come at the end.

I can't put up with his late.

I can't put up with his lateness.

You must use a noun or a gerund, not an adjective.

I put up with him to smoke.

I put up with his smoking.

Use a possessive + gerund to describe an action by someone else.

I will no longer put up with you to treat me like this.

I will no longer put up with you treating me like this.

The structure 'put up with [someone] [doing something]' requires the present participle.

The situation was put up with by me.

I put up with the situation.

While grammatically possible, the passive voice for 'put up with' is extremely rare and sounds unnatural.

I put up with his behavior, but I don't tolerate it.

I put up with his behavior (which means I tolerate it).

These are synonyms; using them as opposites is logically confusing.

أنماط الجُمل

I can't put up with ___ anymore.

How do you put up with ___?

It's something you just have to put up with when you ___.

I'm not sure how much longer I can put up with ___.

Real World Usage

Job Interview common

I'm able to put up with high-pressure environments and tight deadlines.

Texting a friend very common

I can't put up with his drama anymore, honestly.

Social Media constant

Why do we have to put up with these ads every 5 seconds?!

Travel common

We had to put up with a 4-hour delay at the airport.

Food Delivery Apps occasional

I won't put up with cold food when I'm paying for delivery.

Apartment Hunting common

I can put up with a small bedroom if the rent is cheap.

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السياق هو الملك!

تذكر دائماً أن هذا التعبير يوحي ضمناً بأن الشيء الذي تتحمله مزعج أو غير سار. استخدامه مع شيء تحبه سيجعلك تبدو ساخراً جداً!
I have to put up with this cold weather.
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إياك وفصله!

هذا الفعل من الأفعال المركبة غير القابلة للفصل (Non-separable). لا تضع المفعول به أبداً بين أجزائه.
I put up with him.
🎯

لماذا تتحمل؟

عند استخدامك لهذا التعبير، فأنت غالباً تلمح لوجود سبب خفي لصبرك، سواء كان من أجل السلام أو الوظيفة أو الحب.
I put up with the commute for the high salary.
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بين البريطانية والأمريكية

رغم أنه مفهوم في كل مكان، إلا أن البريطانيين يميلون لاستخدامه بكثرة. الأمريكيون قد يستخدمون 'deal with' للمشاكل التي تتطلب حلاً. "I'll deal with the problem."
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صيغة الـ Gerund صديقتك

يمكنك استخدام فعل ينتهي بـ -ing بعد هذا التعبير لوصف فعل تتحمله بصعوبة. "I can't put up with waiting in line."

Smart Tips

Replace 'I don't like' with 'I can't put up with'. It sounds more specific and idiomatic.

I don't like the noise from the street. I can't put up with the noise from the street anymore.

Always check for the -ing. If you say 'put up with to...', it's a major giveaway that you're translating from your native language.

I put up with to work late. I put up with working late.

Use 'put up with' to describe your resilience, but follow it with a positive result.

I tolerate stress. I'm used to putting up with high-pressure situations to get the job done.

Consider switching 'put up with' back to 'tolerate' or 'endure' for a more academic tone.

The government put up with the protest. The government tolerated the protest.

النطق

/pʊt ʌp wɪð/

Stress Pattern

In 'put up with', the primary stress is usually on 'up'.

pu-tup-with

Linking

The 't' in 'put' often links to the 'u' in 'up', sounding like a soft 'd' in American English (flap T).

Rising-Falling on 'UP'

I can't put UP with it. ↘

Conveys frustration or a limit being reached.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of 'Putting' a heavy box 'Up' on a shelf and staying 'With' it even though your arms hurt.

ربط بصري

Imagine yourself standing in the pouring rain with a small, broken umbrella. You aren't moving; you are just standing there, 'putting up with' the water hitting your face.

Rhyme

When things are bad and you must stay, you put up with them every day.

Story

John moved to a city with a lot of traffic. At first, he hated it. But he needed his job, so he decided to put up with the two-hour commute. He put up with the noise, he put up with the smog, and eventually, he just got used to it.

Word Web

TolerateEndureAcceptAbideStomachBrookSuffer

تحدٍّ

Write down three things you currently 'put up with' in your daily life (e.g., a slow computer, a long line at the coffee shop).

ملاحظات ثقافية

Often associated with the 'stiff upper lip'—the idea of enduring hardship without complaining.

Frequently used in the context of 'customer service' and what a consumer should or should not have to endure.

Used to describe 'soft skills' and the ability to work in difficult teams.

The phrase 'put up' has many meanings in English dating back to the 1400s, often related to 'storing' or 'placing'. The specific idiom 'put up with' emerged in the mid-1800s.

بدايات محادثة

What is one thing about your city that you have to put up with?

Is there a habit of a friend that you find hard to put up with?

In your opinion, what should a professional never have to put up with at work?

How much noise can you put up with when you are trying to study?

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

Describe a time you had to put up with a very difficult situation. How did you feel?
Write a letter to a landlord about a problem you are no longer willing to put up with.
Discuss the concept of 'tolerance' in society. What things should a modern society not put up with?
Compare 'putting up with' something versus 'changing' something. Which is better?

أخطاء شائعة

Incorrect

صحيح


Incorrect

صحيح


Incorrect

صحيح


Incorrect

صحيح

Test Yourself

اختر الصيغة الصحيحة

I can't ___ his constant complaining.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: put up with
التعبير 'put up with' هو فعل مركب ثابت لا تتغير مواضع كلماته.
جد الخطأ وقم بتصحيحه Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She has to put her annoying roommate up with.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She has to put up with her annoying roommate.
المفعول به يجب أن يأتي بعد التعبير بالكامل، وليس في منتصفه.
أي جملة هي الصحيحة؟ اختيار متعدد

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I have to put up with the poor internet connection.
يستخدم 'put up with' للأمور المزعجة فقط، وليس للأشياء التي نحبها.

Score: /3

تمارين تطبيقية

8 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'put up with'.

She has been ___ her noisy neighbors for three years.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: putting up with
The sentence uses 'has been', which requires the present participle (-ing) form.
Find the mistake in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

I can't put the cold weather up with anymore.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: put the cold weather up with
The phrasal verb is inseparable. It should be 'put up with the cold weather'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct? اختيار متعدد

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I put up with living in a small flat.
After 'put up with', we use the gerund (-ing) form of the verb.
Rewrite the sentence using 'put up with'. Sentence Transformation

I cannot tolerate his rudeness.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I can't put up with his rudeness.
'Put up with' is the idiomatic equivalent of 'tolerate'.
Choose the best response. Dialogue Completion

A: Your boss is so mean! How do you do it? B: ___

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I just have to put up with it for the money.
This is a natural use of the phrase to explain enduring a bad situation.
Which of these can follow 'put up with'? Grammar Sorting

Select the valid object:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: his behavior
'Put up with' must be followed by a noun or noun phrase.
Match the phrase to its meaning. Match Pairs

Match 'Put up with' to:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Tolerate
The primary meaning of 'put up with' is to tolerate.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

won't / I / that / with / up / put

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I won't put up with that.
The standard order is Subject + Modal + Verb Phrase + Object.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
اختر الخيار الصحيح لإكمال الجملة. املأ الفراغ

How much noise can you ___ while studying?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: put up with
صحح الخطأ في الجملة التالية. Error Correction

We can't put anymore up with his rude comments.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We can't put up with his rude comments anymore.
اختر الجملة الصحيحة قواعدياً. اختيار متعدد

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: My parents always put up with my decisions.
ترجم الجملة إلى الإنجليزية. الترجمة

No puedo tolerar el tráfico de la mañana.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I can't put up with the morning traffic.","I cannot put up with the morning traffic."]
رتب الكلمات لتكوين جملة صحيحة. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She can't put up with her noisy friends.
صل الموقف بما قد نضطر لتحمله. Match Pairs

Match the situations with common things to 'put up with':

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
أكمل الجملة بالصيغة الصحيحة. املأ الفراغ

Are you willing to ___ a difficult work environment for a good salary?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: put up with
حدد الخطأ الدقيق وقم بتصحيحه. Error Correction

He's putting up with to much pressure at his new job.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He's putting up with too much pressure at his new job.
أي من هذه الخيارات يستخدم 'put up with' بشكل صحيح؟ اختيار متعدد

Select the correct usage:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I put up with her because I like her personality.
ترجم إلى الإنجليزية باستخدام 'put up with'. الترجمة

Tuve que soportار el comportamiento grosero de los clientes durante todo el turno.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I had to put up with the customers' rude behavior the entire shift.","I had to put up with the rude behavior of the customers the entire shift."]
فك تشابك الكلمات لتكوين جملة مترابطة. Sentence Reorder

Form a complete sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They can't put up with their neighbors' loud noise.
صل السبب بالموقف الذي نتحمله. Match Pairs

Match the reasons for enduring with the situations:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

الأسئلة الشائعة (8)

No, 'put up with' is a transitive verb, meaning it always needs an object. You must put up with *something* or *someone*. If the object is obvious, use 'it' (e.g., 'I can't put up with it').

It is neutral. It is perfectly acceptable in business meetings, emails, and casual conversation. 'Tolerate' is more formal/academic.

'Bear' is more formal and often used for heavy emotional suffering (e.g., 'I can't bear the pain'). 'Put up with' is for everyday annoyances.

No. Unlike some phrasal verbs, three-part phrasal verbs are always inseparable. The object must come after 'with'.

Quite the opposite! It implies you *don't* like it, but you are choosing (or forced) to accept it without complaining.

No, it is only used for unpleasant or annoying things. You wouldn't say 'I put up with this delicious cake'.

The meaning and grammar are identical in both dialects. It is a very stable idiom across the English-speaking world.

It is 'put up with'. The verb 'put' does not change in the past tense (e.g., 'Yesterday, I put up with his nonsense').

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

aguantar / soportar

English uses a three-word phrase; Spanish uses one word.

French moderate

supporter / tolérer

The English 'support' means to help, while 'put up with' means to tolerate.

German partial

aushalten / sich abfinden mit

German word order changes significantly in subordinate clauses, unlike English phrasal verbs.

Japanese low

我慢する (gaman suru)

Japanese doesn't use particles like 'up' to modify the verb's core meaning.

Arabic moderate

يتحمل (yatahammal)

The metaphor in Arabic is 'carrying' a burden, while English is 'putting' it 'up'.

Chinese low

忍受 (rěnshòu)

Chinese grammar is isolating; English phrasal verbs are a major hurdle for Chinese speakers.

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