using the verb 'patient'

CKGEKS · #1 (**permalink**) 13-Dec-2006, 18:49

is it correct to say 'I am being patient on you' ?

Ouisch · #2 (**permalink**) 13-Dec-2006, 19:21

No. Say: "I am being patient with you."

CKGEKS · #3 (**permalink**) 13-Dec-2006, 19:38

Thank you so much for your help! really appreciate it.

MikeNewYork · #4 (**permalink**) 13-Dec-2006, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKGEKS

Thank you so much for your help! really appreciate it.

One other thing: "patient" is an adjective, not a verb.

CKGEKS · #5 (**permalink**) 19-Dec-2006, 13:42

Oh! thanks so much for the addition!

BobK · #6 (**permalink**) 19-Dec-2006, 14:44

Quote:

One other thing: "patient" is an adjective, not a verb.

Perhaps you're a French speaker: patienter = 'to be patient'.

b


Home Members Students Teachers Forums Testing Reference Articles Resources Shop About