patience — the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪʃəns/
Korean meaning: 참을성, 인내심
Korean pronunciation: 페이-션스 (강세: 페이)
Example Sentences
- My patience finally snapped when my computer crashed for the fifth time today.
- Learning to drive requires patience - both from you and your instructor!
- She showed remarkable patience while explaining the same concept for the tenth time.
patience
NOUN//ˈpeɪʃəns//
the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset
Her patience helped her finish the difficult puzzle successfully.
Patience helped the gardener wait for flowers to bloom. (WAIT + CALM = PATIENCE)
Patience and persistence eventually led to achievement.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 patientia에서 유래했습니다. 'pati(고통받다, 견디다)'라는 동사에서 나온 말로, 고대 로마인들이 어려운 상황을 견디는 덕목을 중요하게 여겼음을 보여줍니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My patience finally snapped when my computer crashed for the fifth time today.”
“Learning to drive requires patience - both from you and your instructor!”
“She showed remarkable patience while explaining the same concept for the tenth time.”
“Patience is a virtue, but waiting for pizza delivery tests mine every time.”
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