gestaltend
Translation
formative, creative, shaping, designing
Examples
Er hat eine gestaltende Rolle im Projekt.
He has a formative role in the project.
Sie griff gestaltend in die Diskussion ein.
She intervened creatively in the discussion.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) formative, shaping He has a shaping function.
((adverbial)) to intervene creatively She intervened creatively in the process.
Similar Words
Synonyms: formend (forming), schöpferisch (creative), kreativ (creative); Antonyms: passiv (passive), rezeptiv (receptive)
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'gestalten' (to shape, to form), which comes from 'Gestalt' (shape, form). The '-end' suffix marks the present participle.
Memory Tips
Think of an artist 'gestaltend' (shaping) a piece of clay. The action is ongoing.