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suffering in German

suffering in German is leidend, Leiden — suffering means pain or distress, whether physical or emotional.

suffering in German

leidend
adj
Experiencing pain; characterized by suffering.
Leiden
adj
Experiencing pain; characterized by suffering.
Leiden
noun
The condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress.

What does "suffering" mean?

  1. noun Pain or distress, whether physical or emotional.
    "The famine caused widespread suffering across the region."
  2. adj Experiencing pain or hardship.
    "The suffering patients were given priority for treatment."
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suffering in a sentence

  • The famine caused widespread suffering across the region.
  • She tried to ease her father's suffering with gentle words and warm tea.
  • The suffering patients were given priority for treatment.
  • The nurse comforted the suffering child until the medicine began to work.

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What is "suffering" in German?
"suffering" in German is leidend, Leiden. suffering means: Pain or distress, whether physical or emotional.
How do you use "suffering" in a sentence?
Example: "The famine caused widespread suffering across the region." In German, "suffering" is leidend, Leiden.
Are there other ways to say "suffering" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "suffering": leidend, Leiden.
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