VERB
leiden/ˈlaɪ̯dn̩/to suffer; to endure; to bear
leiden is a German verb that means to suffer, to endure, or to bear. It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯dn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "litt" and the past participle is "gelitten".
Definitions
1.to suffer physically or emotionally(emotion, health)
a.to experience pain or distress (physical or mental)
Viele Menschen leiden unter Stress.—Many people suffer from stress.
2.to endure or bear something unpleasant(endurance)
a.to tolerate difficult conditions
Die Pflanzen leiden unter der Hitze.—The plants are suffering from the heat.
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 bear. 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.
