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patient in Finnish

patient in Finnish is kärsivällinen, potilas, pitkämielinen — patient means able to wait calmly without becoming annoyed or anxious.

patient in Finnish

kärsivällinen
adj
(of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
potilas
adj
(of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
pitkämielinen
adj
Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
potilas
noun
A person or animal that receives health care from a doctor, nurse, dentist, allied health practitioner, or other person educated in health care.
patientti
noun
(linguistics, grammar) The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.

What does "patient" mean?

  1. adj Able to wait calmly without becoming annoyed or anxious.
    "Please be patient — the doctor will see you shortly."
  2. noun A person receiving medical care or treatment.
    "The patient was discharged from hospital after a week."
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patient in a sentence

  • Please be patient — the doctor will see you shortly.
  • He remained patient despite the long delay.
  • The patient was discharged from hospital after a week.

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What is "patient" in Finnish?

"patient" in Finnish is kärsivällinen, potilas, pitkämielinen. patient means: Able to wait calmly without becoming annoyed or anxious.

How do you use "patient" in a sentence?

Example: "Please be patient — the doctor will see you shortly." In Finnish, "patient" is kärsivällinen, potilas, pitkämielinen.

Are there other ways to say "patient" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "patient": kärsivällinen, potilas, pitkämielinen, patientti.

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