knisternd
Translation
crackling, rustling, tense
Examples
Das knisternde Feuer wärmte uns.
The crackling fire warmed us.
Eine knisternde Spannung lag in der Luft.
A crackling tension was in the air.
Grammar Patterns
((knisternd)) + Noun a crackling ~ The crackling fire is warm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: raschelnd (rustling), prasselnd (crackling)
Etymology
Present participle of the verb "knistern" (to crackle), which is onomatopoeic.
Memory Tips
The sound of the word "knisternd" itself mimics the crackling sound it describes. Think of "crisp" and "crackle".