patient
gb/pˈeɪʃənt/ us/pˈeɪʃənt/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 500
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
A2
entity
1
Person under medical treatment
A person who gets care from a doctor or nurse.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is a patient at [hospital/clinic]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'patient' (noun) with 'patience' (noun for ability to wait calmly).
Visawe
case (Used in medical contexts to refer to a person being treated, often focusing on the medical condition rather than the individual.)
Vinyume
doctor (Opposite role in the medical context; the healthcare provider rather than the receiver of care.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
treat a patient
|admit a patient
|patient care
|patient records
|patient safety
Mada
health
|medicine
|daily life
|daily_life
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is patient with [someone/something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'patient' (adjective) with 'patience' (noun), or use 'patient' when they mean 'patience'.
Visawe
tolerant (Emphasizes acceptance of others' behavior or opinions, not just waiting calmly.)
Vinyume
impatient (Describes someone who cannot wait calmly and becomes easily annoyed.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
patient with children
|remain patient
|be patient
|patient attitude
Mada
emotions
|personality
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
patient
IPA
GB/pˈeɪʃənt/
US/pˈeɪʃənt/
Silabi na mkazo
pa - tient (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (pa)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: patient
Noun
- Base: patient
- Plural: patients
Familia ya neno
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- The hospital focuses on improving patient care.
- Good communication is an important part of patient care.