humpelnd
Translation
limping, hobbling
Examples
Der alte Mann ging humpelnd die Straße entlang.
The old man walked limping down the street.
Ein humpelnder Hund kam auf uns zu.
A limping dog came towards us.
Grammar Patterns
as an adverb modifying a verb Er geht humpelnd.
as an adjective before a noun ein humpelnder Mann
Similar Words
lahm (lame); Antonyms: flink (nimble)
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'humpeln' (to limp). The '-nd' ending marks the present participle.
Memory Tips
Connects to 'hobbling'. Picture someone with a hump on their back, causing them to limp.