As a Noun: 1. The ability to stay calm and not get annoyed, for example when you are waiting for something. English = patience. 2. The ability to bear a painful or difficult situation calmly and patiently. English = endurance. 3. A state of quiet and peacefulness without excitement or stress. English = calmness. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To stay calm and not get annoyed, for example when you are waiting for something. English = (be) patient. 2. To bear a painful or difficult situation calmly and patiently. English = endure, put up with. 3. To be quiet and peaceful. English = (be) calm. Interactive: 1. Used alone to tell someone to calm down and wait without annoyance. English = 'Be patient!' [This sign can be seen as simply a stressed variant of the circular stroking form, listed elsewhere in this dictionary. As such, it is much more likely to be used in the interactive or imperative meaning "Be calm!", "Be patient", or "Calm down!" as when talking to an over-excited child.]