VERB
leiden/ˈlaɪ̯dn̩/to suffer; to endure; to be afflicted (by)
leiden is a German verb that means to suffer, to endure, or to be afflicted (by). It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯dn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "litt" and the past participle is "gelitten".
Definitions
1.to experience pain, distress, or suffering(physical or emotional pain)
a.to experience physical or mental pain (usually with 'an' + dative: from/with; or 'unter' + dative: because of)
Sie leidet seit Jahren an Migräne.—She has suffered from migraines for years.
b.to be negatively affected by something (often with 'unter' + dative)
Viele Menschen leiden unter Stress am Arbeitsplatz.—Many people suffer from stress at work.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | leiden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | leide |
| Present (du) | leidest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | leidet |
| Preterite (ich) | litt |
| Participle II | gelitten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | litte |
| Imperative (singular) | leide |
| Imperative (plural) | leidet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "leiden" mean in English?
- "leiden" means to suffer, to endure, or to be afflicted (by). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "leiden"?
- "leiden" is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯dn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "leiden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "leiden" is "gelitten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "leiden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "leiden" becomes "litt" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "leiden"?
- "leiden" is a verb in German.
