Leiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Leiden" is used as verb with the meaning of "to suffer", "to be in pain" or "to ache".

Essential properties of "leiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: leiden
  • Simple past: litt
  • Participle: gelitten

See full conjugation of leiden

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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 "leiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To experience pain, suffering, or discomfort"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er leidet an starken Kopfschmerzen.He suffers from severe headaches.
  2. Sie leidet sehr unter der Trennung.She suffers greatly from the separation.
  3. Viele Menschen leiden unter Stress am Arbeitsplatz.Many people suffer from stress at work.

2.) "To endure a difficult or unpleasant situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er leidet unter den schlechten Arbeitsbedingungen.He endures the poor working conditions.
  2. Sie leidet still unter der Belastung.She silently endures the burden.
  3. Wir leiden unter dem Lärm der Baustelle.We endure the noise from the construction site.

3.) "To be sensitive or vulnerable"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie leidet an Allergien.She suffers from allergies.
  2. Er leidet unter Migräne.He suffers from migraines.
  3. Viele Menschen leiden an Schlaflosigkeit.Many people suffer from insomnia.
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