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

Learning to Drive
Haar instructeur was een geduldige man genaamd meneer Hansen.
Her instructor was a patient man named Mr. Hansen.

Training My Dog
'Nee, Max. Blijf,' zei ik geduldig.
'No, Max. Stay,' I said patiently.

Meeting with the Tutor
David legde elk concept geduldig uit.
David explained each concept patiently.

The Wrong Order
Sophie wachtte geduldig terwijl ze naar de andere gasten keek.
Sophie waited patiently while looking at the other guests.

Accidentally Being Rude
Emma wachtte geduldig in de rij.
Emma waited in line patiently.

Returning an Item
Ze wachtte geduldig op haar beurt.
She waited patiently for her turn.

The Noisy Neighbors
Emma probeerde geduldig te zijn omdat ze begreep dat kinderen moeten spelen.
Emma tried to be patient because she understood that children need to play.

The Driver's License Test
Haar rijinstructeur, meneer Weber, was altijd geduldig en bemoedigend geweest.
Her instructor, Mr. Weber, had always been patient and encouraging.

Complaining About Service
Ze raakte gefrustreerd maar besloot geduldig te zijn.
She was getting frustrated but decided to be patient.

Starting a New Career
Maria luisterde geduldig en stelde doordachte vragen over zijn interesses.
Maria listened patiently and asked thoughtful questions about his interests.

The Old Photograph
Emma wachtte geduldig tot haar grootmoeder verder ging.
Emma waited patiently for her grandmother to continue.

Facing a Fear
Hij was geduldig, vriendelijk en oprecht geïnteresseerd in haar gedachten.
He was patient, kind, and genuinely interested in her thoughts.