geduld — meaning in English
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English meaning
- forbearance noun An arrangement in which a lender agrees to pause or reduce a borrower's payments for a set period instead of treating the loan as in default.
- nerve noun A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
- patience noun The ability to wait calmly or endure difficulty without becoming frustrated.
Senses
geduld is used for these senses in English:
- forbearance Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance under provocation.
- nerve Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.
- patience The quality of being patient.
forbearance — full definition
- noun An arrangement in which a lender agrees to pause or reduce a borrower's payments for a set period instead of treating the loan as in default.
- noun Patient self-control shown by not reacting, retaliating or enforcing a right you could enforce.
nerve — full definition
- noun A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
- noun Courage or boldness, especially in a difficult or risky situation.
- noun Nervousness or anxious tension, especially before something stressful (often plural: "nerves").
- verb To give someone courage or strength to face something difficult.