einsetzend
Translation
commencing, starting, setting in, beginning
Examples
Der einsetzende Regen störte das Picknick.
The commencing rain disturbed the picnic.
Bei einsetzender Dämmerung gehen wir nach Hause.
At the onset of dusk, we go home.
Grammar Patterns
commencing + Noun The commencing winter brings cold days.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beginnend, anfangend; Antonyms: endend, aufhörend
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'einsetzen' (to begin, set in). 'ein-' (in) + 'setzen' (to set). The action is currently 'setting in'.
Memory Tips
Often used for natural phenomena like rain ('einsetzender Regen') or twilight ('einsetzende Dämmerung'). Think of something gradually starting.