German word

leidend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaɪ̯dn̩t/

Meaning

  • adjectivesuffering

Example

Der leidende Mann rief um Hilfe.

The suffering man called for help.

Illustration for leidend (suffering)

More examples

Sie wirkte innerlich leidend.

She seemed to be suffering inside.

Core concept

A person or situation carrying an ongoing burden of pain or grief.

Common phrases

  • vor Kummer leidend

    suffering from grief

  • innerlich leidend

    suffering inwardly

Similar words

krank: Affected by illness that disrupts normal physical or mental functioning.
schmerzend: Feeling a persistent aching, throbbing, or burning pain.
gequält: Overwhelmed by unbearable pain or distress and visibly suffering.

Definition in German

Als adjektivische Form beschreibt 'leidend' eine Person oder Sache, die Schmerz oder Kummer erlebt.

Word origin

Leidend is the present participle of leiden, formed with the German ending -end to describe an ongoing state or action.

Usage tips

  • As an attributive adjective, leidend takes normal adjective endings, as in der leidende Mann.

Other meanings

  • in painadjective
  • troubledadjective

Opposites

  • unbeschwertcarefreeadjective

Related words

  • Leidensufferingnoun
  • leidvollsorrowfuladjective

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