patient
gb/pˈeɪʃənt/ us/pˈeɪʃənt/
A2
Englanti
~ 500
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi
A2
entity
1
Person under medical treatment
A person who gets care from a doctor or nurse.
Käyttömalli:
[someone] is a patient at [hospital/clinic]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'patient' (noun) with 'patience' (noun for ability to wait calmly).
Synonyymit
case (Used in medical contexts to refer to a person being treated, often focusing on the medical condition rather than the individual.)
Antonyymit
doctor (Opposite role in the medical context; the healthcare provider rather than the receiver of care.)
Kollokaatiot
treat a patient
|admit a patient
|patient care
|patient records
|patient safety
Teemat
health
|medicine
|daily life
|daily_life
Esimerkit
- The doctor spoke gently to the patient before the surgery.
- Several patients are waiting in the clinic for their appointments.
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The patient is in the hospital.
- I saw many patients in the waiting room.
- The doctor helps the patient feel better.
- A nurse gave the patient some medicine.
adjective
A2
property
2
Able to wait without losing temper
Able to wait or accept something without getting angry or upset.
Käyttömalli:
[someone] is patient with [someone/something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'patient' (adjective) with 'patience' (noun), or use 'patient' when they mean 'patience'.
Synonyymit
tolerant (Emphasizes acceptance of others' behavior or opinions, not just waiting calmly.)
Antonyymit
impatient (Describes someone who cannot wait calmly and becomes easily annoyed.)
Kollokaatiot
patient with children
|remain patient
|be patient
|patient attitude
Teemat
emotions
|personality
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- You need to be patient when teaching young kids.
- She remained patient despite the long delays.
- He is very patient with his elderly parents.
- Try to be patient while we fix the problem.
Oppijaesimerkit
- She is patient with her little brother.
- Be patient. The bus will come soon.
- He is a very patient teacher.
- I try to be patient when I wait.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
patient
IPA
GB/pˈeɪʃənt/
US/pˈeɪʃənt/
Tavut ja painotus
pa - tient (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (pa)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: patient
Noun
- Base: patient
- Plural: patients
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- The hospital focuses on improving patient care.
- Good communication is an important part of patient care.