leiden
Translation
to suffer, to endure, to tolerate, to be afflicted with
Examples
Er leidet an einer schweren Krankheit.
He suffers from a serious illness.
Sie leidet unter dem Lärm.
She suffers from the noise.
Ich kann ihn nicht leiden.
I can't stand him.
Grammar Patterns
((an+3)) to suffer from (an illness) Er leidet an einer schweren Krankheit.
((unter+3)) to suffer from (a situation) Sie leidet unter dem Lärm.
((sb.)) to stand/tolerate (sb.) Ich kann ihn nicht leiden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ertragen, erdulden; Antonyms: genießen
Etymology
From Old High German 'līdan', meaning 'to go, to endure'.
Memory Tips
For the meaning 'can't stand', think of the English word 'loathe', which has a similar sound and negative feeling.