tolerant
Translation
tolerant, open-minded, broad-minded
Examples
Sie ist sehr tolerant gegenüber anderen Meinungen.
She is very tolerant of other opinions.
Ein toleranter Mensch akzeptiert Vielfalt.
A tolerant person accepts diversity.
Grammar Patterns
((gegenüber+3)) to be tolerant toward sth./sb. He is tolerant toward new ideas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufgeschlossen, weltoffen; Antonyms: intolerant, engstirnig
Etymology
From Latin 'tolerare' (to bear, endure). It's a cognate in many European languages.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'tolerant'. Think of 'tolerating' different views.