rauchend
Translation
smoking
Examples
Ein rauchender Vulkan ist gefährlich.
A smoking volcano is dangerous.
Der rauchende Mann stand an der Ecke.
The smoking man stood at the corner.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) used as an adjective before a noun The smoking man stood at the corner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: qualmend (smoldering, fuming)
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'rauchen' (to smoke). The '-end' suffix corresponds to the English '-ing'.
Memory Tips
It's the verb 'rauchen' (to smoke) with an '-end' suffix, indicating an ongoing action, just like '-ing' in English.