die Toleranz
Translation
tolerance, forbearance, leeway
Examples
Toleranz ist in einer Gesellschaft wichtig.
Tolerance is important in a society.
Er zeigte große Toleranz gegenüber anderen Meinungen.
He showed great tolerance towards other opinions.
Grammar Patterns
Toleranz ((gegenüber+3)) tolerance toward sb./sth. We must show tolerance toward other cultures.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Duldsamkeit, Nachsicht; Antonyms: Intoleranz
Etymology
From Latin 'tolerantia' meaning 'endurance, patience'. Cognate with English 'tolerance'.
Memory Tips
It looks and means almost the same as the English word 'tolerance'. Just remember it's a feminine noun in German: 'die Toleranz'.