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“patience” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈdʊlt/

Example

Er verliert manchmal die Geduld.

He sometimes loses patience.

Illustration for Geduld (patience)

How to say “patience” in German

“Patience” in German is Geduld.

A steady inner buffer that absorbs frustration while a delay or nuisance continues.

Full entry for Geduld: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Geduld

Wenn du das Projekt mit Geduld erledigst, wird die Qualität besser.

If you complete the project with patience, the quality will be better.

Tips for using Geduld

  • Geduld is feminine and usually appears without an article in Geduld haben but takes die in die Geduld verlieren.

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