Patient in Tagalog

“Patient” in Tagalog is “Pasyente” when referring to a person receiving medical care, or “Matiyaga/Mapagpasensya” when describing someone who is tolerant and calm. This word carries different meanings depending on the context—let’s explore all its nuances below.

[Words] = Patient

[Definition]

• Patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/
• Noun: A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
• Adjective: Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

[Synonyms] = Pasyente, Matiyaga, Mapagpasensya, Mapagtiis, Mabait, Mahinahon

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The doctor examined the patient carefully before making a diagnosis.
• Ex1_PH: Sinuri ng doktor ang pasyente nang maingat bago gumawa ng diagnosis.
• Ex2_EN: You need to be more patient when teaching children.
• Ex2_PH: Kailangan mong maging mas matiyaga sa pagtuturo sa mga bata.
• Ex3_EN: The nurse checked on every patient in the ward.
• Ex3_PH: Sinuri ng nars ang bawat pasyente sa ward.
• Ex4_EN: She remained patient despite the long wait at the clinic.
• Ex4_PH: Nananatili siyang mapagpasensya sa kabila ng mahabang paghihintay sa klinika.
• Ex5_EN: A good therapist must be patient and understanding with their patients.
• Ex5_PH: Ang isang mabuting therapist ay dapat na matiyaga at nakakaunawa sa kanilang mga pasyente.