aufziehend
Translation
approaching, gathering, looming
Examples
Ein aufziehendes Gewitter zwang uns zur Umkehr.
An approaching thunderstorm forced us to turn back.
Wir sahen die aufziehenden dunklen Wolken.
We saw the gathering dark clouds.
Grammar Patterns
an aufziehend Nomen an approaching noun An approaching storm is dangerous.
Similar Words
herannahend (approaching), drohend (threatening)
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'aufziehen', which means 'to pull up' or 'to raise'. A storm is 'pulled up' over the horizon.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'pulling up' ('aufziehen') the curtains to see a storm gathering outside.