This is the 302nd most frequent Norwegian word.
tapte
"Tapte" means "lost" in English.
Here, 'tapte' is used to indicate a loss in a competition or conflict.
Jeg tapte kampen mot min bror.
I lost the match against my brother.
In this context, 'tapte' reflects the loss of a personal or intangible quality, patience in this case.
Hun tapte tålmodigheten etter å ha ventet lenge.
She lost her patience after waiting for a long time.
Here, 'tapte' is applied to signify the loss of material assets, specifically money.