Swedish Word of the Day
tålamod
TÅ-la-mod • noun — 23rd of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: The ability to stay calm and wait without getting annoyed; patience.
Examples
- Du behöver tålamod när du lär dig ett nytt språk.
(You need patience when you learn a new language.) - Hon visade tålamod med barnen.
(She showed patience with the children.) - Det kräver tålamod att odla tomater.
(It takes patience to grow tomatoes.)
Synonyms
- uthållighet
- tålighet
- lugn
Antonyms
- otålighet
This word is very common in everyday Swedish when talking about waiting calmly, dealing with difficulties, or being patient with people and tasks.
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