herumliegend
Translation
lying around, scattered
Examples
Herumliegender Müll verschmutzt die Parks.
Litter lying around pollutes the parks.
Ich sammelte die herumliegenden Bücher ein.
I collected the books that were lying around.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) an adjective before a noun a toy lying around
Similar Words
Synonyms: scattered, untidy; Antonyms: tidy, orderly
Etymology
Composed of 'herum' (around) + 'liegend' (lying). Literally means 'lying around'.
Memory Tips
Picture things 'lying around' (herumliegend) in a messy room. The word is very descriptive.