This is the 840th most frequent Dutch word.
lijden
"To suffer."
Here, 'lijdt' is used to signify experiencing or enduring pain or hardship, specifically related to the illness.
Hij lijdt aan een chronische ziekte.
He suffers from a chronic illness.
Here, 'lijden' is used in the context of enduring physical discomfort or difficulty during a challenging activity.
Hij wil niet lijden als hij de klim maakt.
He does not want to suffer as he makes the climb.
In this sentence, 'lijdt' metaphorically describes the bridge enduring stress or strain due to external factors.