verb

lida

suffer

Att ha ont, må dåligt eller gå igenom något svårt.

Definition & meaning

The verb lida has two primary meanings in Swedish:

To suffer: This refers to experiencing pain, distress, hardship, or misery, whether physical or mental. It is often followed by the preposition av (to suffer from something, like a disease or a lack of something).
To pass or progress (of time): This refers to the passing of time, typically used in expressions where time moves toward an end (e.g., "dagen lider mot sitt slut," meaning "the day is coming to an end").

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar:

Infinitive: lida
Present tense: lider
Past tense: led
Supine: lidit
Imperative: lid

Word origin: The word originates from the Old Norse líða, which means "to go, move, or pass." The sense of "suffering" developed from the notion of "undergoing" or "enduring" something that passes over or happens to a person.