geduldig→ patientGerman word meaning
"geduldig" is a A2-level German word meaning "patient". Below you can find 12 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real German conversations.
12 stories
Example Sentences

Learning to Drive
Ihr Fahrlehrer war ein geduldiger Mann namens Herr Hansen.
Her instructor was a patient man named Mr. Hansen.

Training My Dog
'Nein, Max. Bleib,' sagte ich geduldig.
'No, Max. Stay,' I said patiently.

Meeting with the Tutor
David erklärte jeden Begriff geduldig.
David explained each concept patiently.

The Wrong Order
Sophie wartete geduldig, während sie die anderen Gäste beobachtete.
Sophie waited patiently while looking at the other guests.

Accidentally Being Rude
Emma wartete geduldig in der Schlange.
Emma waited in line patiently.

Returning an Item
Sie wartete geduldig, bis sie an der Reihe war.
She waited patiently for her turn.

The Noisy Neighbors
Emma versuchte geduldig zu sein, weil sie verstand, dass Kinder spielen müssen.
Emma tried to be patient because she understood that children need to play.

The Driver's License Test
Ihr Fahrlehrer, Herr Weber, war immer geduldig und ermutigend gewesen.
Her instructor, Mr. Weber, had always been patient and encouraging.

Complaining About Service
Ihr Frust wuchs, aber sie beschloss, geduldig zu sein.
She was getting frustrated but decided to be patient.

Starting a New Career
Maria hörte geduldig zu und stellte durchdachte Fragen zu seinen Interessen.
Maria listened patiently and asked thoughtful questions about his interests.

The Old Photograph
Emma wartete geduldig, bis ihre Großmutter fortfuhr.
Emma waited patiently for her grandmother to continue.

Facing a Fear
Er war geduldig, freundlich und wirklich an ihren Gedanken interessiert.
He was patient, kind, and genuinely interested in her thoughts.
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