A2 Collocation 中性

Потерять терпение

потерять терпение

Lose patience

意思

To get annoyed.

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文化背景

The concept of 'терпение' is linked to the Orthodox Christian value of 'смирение' (humility). To lose it is often seen as a human failing, but also a very relatable one. In many Russian-speaking countries, dealing with official documents requires immense patience. 'Потерять терпение' is a common phrase in government offices. Dostoevsky's characters are famous for their long-suffering nature until they suddenly 'lose patience' and do something drastic. Traffic in cities like Moscow is legendary. Drivers often use this phrase to describe their daily commute.

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Use 'начинаю'

If you want to warn someone, say 'Я начинаю терять терпение' (I'm starting to lose my patience). It's a polite way to tell them to hurry up.

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Don't use with 'проиграть'

Never say 'проиграл терпение'. Even though 'lose' can be 'проиграть' in games, it never applies to emotions.

意思

To get annoyed.

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Use 'начинаю'

If you want to warn someone, say 'Я начинаю терять терпение' (I'm starting to lose my patience). It's a polite way to tell them to hurry up.

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Don't use with 'проиграть'

Never say 'проиграл терпение'. Even though 'lose' can be 'проиграть' in games, it never applies to emotions.

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The 'Lopnulo' alternative

If you want to sound more like a native, use 'У меня лопнуло терпение!' when you are really, really angry.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'потерять'.

Вчера я долго ждал автобус и наконец ________ терпение.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: потерял

The sentence refers to a completed action in the past ('Вчера'), so the past perfective 'потерял' is correct.

Which sentence is the most natural?

How would you tell a friend to stay calm?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Не теряй терпение!

'Не теряй терпение' is the standard way to say 'Don't lose your patience'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You have been on hold with a bank for 45 minutes.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Я потерял терпение.

While you also lost time, 'потерял терпение' best describes your emotional state of frustration.

Complete the dialogue.

А: Почему ты кричишь? Б: Потому что я ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: потерял терпение

Losing patience is a common reason for shouting.

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4 练习
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'потерять'. Fill Blank A2

Вчера я долго ждал автобус и наконец ________ терпение.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: потерял

The sentence refers to a completed action in the past ('Вчера'), so the past perfective 'потерял' is correct.

Which sentence is the most natural? Choose A2

How would you tell a friend to stay calm?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Не теряй терпение!

'Не теряй терпение' is the standard way to say 'Don't lose your patience'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You have been on hold with a bank for 45 minutes.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Я потерял терпение.

While you also lost time, 'потерял терпение' best describes your emotional state of frustration.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

А: Почему ты кричишь? Б: Потому что я ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: потерял терпение

Losing patience is a common reason for shouting.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

4 个问题

Not necessarily. It describes a feeling. However, saying it directly to someone can be a strong warning.

Yes, like a pen that won't write or a knot you can't untie.

'Терять' is the process (I am losing it), 'потерять' is the result (I have lost it).

You could call them 'нетерпеливый человек' (an impatient person).

相关表达

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Выйти из себя

synonym

To lose one's temper completely.

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Лопнуло терпение

similar

Patience snapped/burst.

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Терпеть не могу

builds on

I can't stand (something).

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Сохранять спокойствие

contrast

To keep calm.

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