Neuter

geduld

patience

Opposite of
ongeduld, ongeduldigheid
Frequency

B1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɣəˈdʏlt/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle Dutch gedult, from Old Dutch githuld, from Proto-Germanic *gaþuldiz. Equivalent to a deverbal from dulden, gedulden. Compare German Geduld, more at German dulden.

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