händeringend
Translation
desperately, urgently
Examples
Sie sucht händeringend eine neue Wohnung.
She is desperately looking for a new flat.
Der Verein sucht händeringend nach Sponsoren.
The club is desperately searching for sponsors.
Grammar Patterns
to desperately look for ((sth.)) Er sucht händeringend einen Job.
to desperately search ((for sth.)) Sie sucht händeringend nach einer Lösung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verzweifelt (desperate), dringend (urgent), flehentlich (imploringly)
Etymology
A compound of 'Hände' (hands) and 'ringend' (wringing), from the verb 'ringen'. It literally means 'wringing hands'.
Memory Tips
Visualize someone literally wringing their hands in desperation or worry. This physical gesture is the core of the word's meaning.