Meaning 1neutral; emphatic description · 82%
So painful or difficult that it can hardly be endured.
Natural examples
Der Lärm von der Baustelle war unerträglich.
The construction noise had become almost unbearable.
Nach dem langen Lauf wurden die Schmerzen unerträglich.
After the long run, the pain became unbearable.
Die Hitze im überfüllten Zug war für alle unerträglich.
The heat in the crowded train was unbearable for everyone.
Usage note
Unerträglich often describes pain, noise, heat, or a situation and is strongly emphatic.
Mini-lesson: unerträglich
So painful or difficult that it can hardly be endured. Unerträglich often describes pain, noise, heat, or a situation and is strongly emphatic.
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