Patience is a virtue Meaning in English

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US

ˈpeɪʃəns/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈvɝtʃu

PAY-shens iz uh VER-choo

UK

pˈeɪʃəns/ /ˈɪz/ /æɪ/ /vˈɜːtʃuː

PAY-shens iz uh VUR-choo

Definition

This saying means being patient is a valuable and admirable quality. It encourages people to wait calmly without frustration or anger.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both formal and informal settings to remind someone to be calm and wait. Often said as advice or reassurance. Commonly used with children, in customer service, or during stressful situations.

• Spanish: la paciencia es una virtud
• Portuguese (BR): paciência é uma virtude
• Portuguese (PT): a paciência é uma virtude
• Chinese (Simplified): 耐心是一种美德
• Chinese (Traditional): 耐心是一種美德
• Hindi: धैर्य एक गुण है
• Arabic: الصبر فضيلة
• Bengali: ধৈর্য্য গুণ (গুণের মধ্যে অন্যতম)
• Russian: терпение — добродетель
• Japanese: 忍耐は美徳です
• Vietnamese: kiên nhẫn là một đức tính
• Korean: 인내는 미덕이다
• Turkish: sabır bir erdemdir
• Urdu: صبر ایک خوبی ہے
• Indonesian: kesabaran adalah kebajikan

Example Sentences

My mom always says 'patience is a virtue' when I get upset about waiting.

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Remember, 'patience is a virtue' when things don't happen quickly.

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Teachers often remind students that 'patience is a virtue' during exams.

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I know waiting is hard, but hey, 'patience is a virtue', right?

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Whenever I'm stuck in traffic, I try to remind myself that 'patience is a virtue'.

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Kids want everything right now, but as we all know, 'patience is a virtue'.

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