B1 Collocation Neutral

die Geduld verlieren

to lose patience

Meaning

To become annoyed or irritated due to delays or difficulties.

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Cultural Background

Germans value time. Losing patience is a sign that the 'system' is failing.

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Use 'langsam'

Adding 'langsam' makes it sound more natural.

Meaning

To become annoyed or irritated due to delays or difficulties.

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Use 'langsam'

Adding 'langsam' makes it sound more natural.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct form.

Ich ____ langsam die Geduld.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: verliere

First person singular present.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct form. Fill Blank A1

Ich ____ langsam die Geduld.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: verliere

First person singular present.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It depends on the tone. It's a statement of fact.

Related Phrases

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Die Nerven verlieren

similar

To panic

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