lankmoed

Dutch

Etymology

From lang (“long”) +‎ moed (“mood, disposition”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɑŋk.mut/
  • Hyphenation: lank‧moed

Noun

lankmoed m (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) the ability or quality to forgive or endure much, particularly used with reference to God, patience, forebearance
    Synonyms: lankmoedigheid, geduld, verdraagzaamheid, vergevingsgezindheid, zachtmoedigheid, lijdzaamheid

Derived terms

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