„Er leidet an den Nerven."
He has a nervous complaint.
What does „Er leidet an den Nerven." mean in German?
„Er leidet an den Nerven." means "He has a nervous complaint.." Literally: "He suffers at the nerves.."
Literal Translation
"He suffers at the nerves."
English Equivalent
"He has a nervous condition."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'leiden an' + dative = to suffer from
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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