geduldig
patient
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɣəˈdʏldəx/
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Cultural Note
Geduld (patience) is valued in Dutch culture, especially in the context of consensus-building (poldermodel). Being geduldig shows respect for others' time and processes. 'Geduld is een schone zaak' (patience is a virtue) is a Dutch proverb.
📝 Example Sentences
Dank je wel voor je geduld.
Thank you for your patience.
Ze is een heel geduldige lerares.
She is a very patient teacher.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | geduldig |
| inflected | geduldige |
| comparative | geduldiger |
| superlative | geduldigst |