सहनशीलता

/səɦənʃiːltaː/
patience

उसकी सहनशीलता की सभी ने तारीफ की।

Everyone praised his patience.


formal

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.

माता-पिता को अपनी संतानों की सहनशीलता बढ़ानी चाहिए।

Parents should cultivate patience in their children.

जीवन में सफलता के लिए सहनशीलता बहुत जरूरी है।

Patience is very important for success in life.

Often used in moral, psychological, or social contexts.

Related Phrases

अग्नि परीक्षाmetaphor
trial by fire (metaphor for testing patience)

Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Hindi culture, 'सहनशीलता' is highly valued as a virtue, especially in family and social relationships. It is often linked to the concept of 'संतोष' (contentment).

Gold Rule

Usage in Sentences

Use 'सहनशीलता' to describe someone's ability to remain calm under stress or to endure hardship without complaint. Avoid using it for physical endurance (e.g., 'he ran a marathon' → 'उसने मैराथन दौड़ी', not 'उसकी सहनशीलता दिखाई').

Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit 'सहन' (sahana, 'to endure') + 'शील' (śīla, 'nature/quality') + feminine suffix '-ता' (-tā). The compound reflects the quality of enduring hardship with composure.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in moral teachings, parenting advice, and personal development contexts. Often associated with virtues like resilience and tolerance.

Word Breakdown

सहन
to endure or tolerate
root
+
शील
nature or quality
root
+
ता
feminine abstract noun suffix
suffix
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