sprechende
Translation
speaking, talking
Examples
Der sprechende Papagei ist lustig.
The talking parrot is funny.
Das ist eine sprechende Puppe.
This is a talking doll.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) speaking ... The speaking clock is useful.
Similar Words
redend (talking), sagend (saying); Antonyms: schweigend (silent), stumm (mute)
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'sprechen' (to speak). The '-end' suffix is equivalent to English '-ing'.
Memory Tips
It functions just like 'speaking' in English when used as an adjective, like in 'a speaking tour'.