VERB
leiden/ˈlaɪ̯dn̩/to suffer; to be afflicted; to endure
leiden is a German verb that means to suffer, to be afflicted, or to endure. It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯dn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "litt" and the past participle is "gelitten".
Definitions
1.to suffer or experience pain or distress(physical or emotional pain)
a.to be affected by physical or emotional pain
Sie leidet seit Wochen an Kopfschmerzen.—She has been suffering from headaches for weeks.
b.to endure hardship or difficulty
Viele Menschen leiden unter Armut.—Many people suffer from poverty.
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 be afflicted, or to endure. 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.
