Erleiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erleiden" is used as verb with the meaning of "suffer", "endure" or "experience".

Essential properties of "erleiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erleiden
  • Simple past: erlitt
  • Participle: erlitten

See full conjugation of erleiden

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erleiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To suffer or experience something unpleasant"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste viele Schmerzen erleiden.He had to suffer a lot of pain.
  2. Die Stadt hat während des Krieges große Zerstörungen erlitten.The city suffered great destruction during the war.
  3. Sie erlitt einen schweren Verlust, als ihr Mann starb.She suffered a heavy loss when her husband died.

2.) "To incur loss or damage"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Unternehmen erlitt große finanzielle Verluste.The company suffered great financial losses.
  2. Die Mannschaft erlitt eine bittere Niederlage im Finale.The team suffered a bitter defeat in the final.
  3. Durch den Sturm erlitten viele Häuser Schäden am Dach.Many houses suffered roof damage due to the storm.
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