German word

Geduld

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈdʊlt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpatience

Example

Er verliert manchmal die Geduld.

He sometimes loses patience.

Illustration for Geduld (patience)

More examples

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

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Geduld haben

    have patience

  • Geduld mitbringen

    bring patience

  • etwas mit Geduld erledigen

    complete ___ with patience

Similar words

Gelassenheit: A calm state of mind that remains untroubled under pressure.
Ausdauer: The ability to continue the same effort over a long period.
Nachsicht: A forgiving attitude toward other people's mistakes or shortcomings.
Toleranz: An accepting attitude toward different opinions, customs, or ways of life.

Definition in German

Das ruhige Ertragen von Ärgernissen oder Verzögerungen über eine gewisse Zeitspanne.

Word origin

Geduld descends from Middle High German gedult and Old High German gidult, and is related to the German verb dulden, meaning to tolerate.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • Ungeduldimpatiencenoun

Related words

  • geduldigpatientadjective
  • Geduldsfadenpatience limitnoun

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