patient
gb/pˈeɪʃənt/ us/pˈeɪʃənt/
A2
English
~ 500
beteg, páciens, türelmes
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a patient at [hospital/clinic]
The doctor spoke gently to the patient before the surgery.
Az orvos kedvesen beszélt a beteggel a műtét előtt.
Several patients are waiting in the clinic for their appointments.
Több beteg vár a rendelőben az időpontjára.
The nurse checked the patient's blood pressure.
Patients must follow the hospital's visiting rules.
She has been a patient here for over a year.
Learner examples
The patient is in the hospital.
A beteg kórházban van.
I saw many patients in the waiting room.
Sok beteget láttam a váróteremben.
The doctor helps the patient feel better.
A nurse gave the patient some medicine.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'patient' (noun) with 'patience' (noun for ability to wait calmly).
Meaning
Person under medical treatment
Collocations
treat a patient
|admit a patient
|patient care
|patient records
|patient safety
Synonyms
case (Used in medical contexts to refer to a person being treated, often focusing on the medical condition rather than the individual.)
Antonyms
doctor (Opposite role in the medical context; the healthcare provider rather than the receiver of care.)
Themes
health
|medicine
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
A person who gets care from a doctor or nurse.
A person who is receiving medical care or treatment from a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional.
A2
2
türelmes
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is patient with [someone/something]
You need to be patient when teaching young kids.
Türelmesnek kell lenned, amikor kisgyerekeket tanítasz.
She remained patient despite the long delays.
A hosszú késések ellenére is türelmes maradt.
He is very patient with his elderly parents.
Try to be patient while we fix the problem.
Learner examples
She is patient with her little brother.
Türelmes a kisöccsével.
Be patient. The bus will come soon.
Légy türelmes. Hamarosan jön a busz.
He is a very patient teacher.
I try to be patient when I wait.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'patient' (adjective) with 'patience' (noun), or use 'patient' when they mean 'patience'.
Meaning
Able to wait without losing temper
Collocations
patient with children
|remain patient
|be patient
|patient attitude
Synonyms
tolerant (Emphasizes acceptance of others' behavior or opinions, not just waiting calmly.)
Antonyms
impatient (Describes someone who cannot wait calmly and becomes easily annoyed.)
Themes
emotions
|personality
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Able to wait or accept something without getting angry or upset.
Able to accept delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or upset.
Grammar
Dictionary form
patient
IPA
GB/pˈeɪʃənt/
US/pˈeɪʃənt/
Syllables & stress
pa - tient (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pa)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: patient
Noun
- Base: patient
- Plural: patients
Word family
Expressions
be patient
1/bˈi pˈeɪʃənt/
fixed phrase
Stay calm and wait politely
To stay calm and not get angry while you wait or deal with problems.
Examples
- Please be patient; your turn will come soon.
- We must be patient while the repairs are finished.
be patient with
1/bˈi pˈeɪʃənt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Stay calm toward someone/something difficult
To stay calm and not get angry at someone or something that causes delay or trouble.
Examples
- Try to be patient with the new student; he's still learning.
- She was very patient with the slow computer.
patient care
1/pˈeɪʃənt kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
Medical attention given to patients
The help and treatment that doctors and nurses give to people who are sick or hurt.
Examples
- The hospital focuses on improving patient care.
- Good communication is an important part of patient care.