Ungeduld

impatience

noun OON-geh-doolt Rare

Usage Note

Ungeduld is uncountable in German and denotes an inability or unwillingness to wait calmly. Vor Ungeduld auf und ab gehen (to pace impatiently) is a vivid collocation.

Examples

"Mit wachsender Ungeduld wartete sie auf die Ergebnisse."

Natural Translation

With growing impatience she waited for the results.

Literal Translation

With growing impatience waited she for the results.

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