Adjektiv

leidig

annoying, unpleasant, tiresome, tedious

Das ist ein leidiges Thema.

That is an unpleasant topic.

Er hat die leidige Angewohnheit, zu spät zu kommen.

He has the annoying habit of coming late.

leidig + Noun an annoying/unpleasant ... Das ist ein leidiges Thema.

Synonyms: unangenehm, lästig; Antonyms: angenehm, erfreulich

From 'Leid' (sorrow, suffering) + the adjective suffix '-ig'. Literally 'sorrow-ish'.

Think of something that 'leads' to 'Leid' (sorrow) – it's an annoying, unpleasant thing.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.