ADJECTIVE

geduldig/ɡəˈdʊldɪç/patient; tolerant

geduldig is a German adjective that means patient or tolerant. It is pronounced /ɡəˈdʊldɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "geduldiger" and "geduldigsten".

Definitions

1.showing patience or the ability to wait calmly(personal quality)

a.able to wait or endure difficulties calmly, without becoming annoyed

Sie wartete geduldig, bis sie an der Reihe war.She waited patiently until it was her turn.

b.showing understanding for someone's mistakes or slowness

Der Lehrer erklärt alles sehr geduldig.The teacher explains everything very patiently.

Adjective Forms

Positivegeduldig
Comparativegeduldiger
Superlativegeduldigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "geduldig" mean in English?
"geduldig" means patient or tolerant. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "geduldig"?
"geduldig" is pronounced /ɡəˈdʊldɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "geduldig"?
The comparative of "geduldig" is "geduldiger" and the superlative is "geduldigsten".
What part of speech is "geduldig"?
"geduldig" is a adjective in German.

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