wackelnd
Translation
wobbling, shaking, teetering
Examples
Der wackelnde Zahn fiel heraus.
The wobbly tooth fell out.
Wackelnd ging er über die Brücke.
Wobbling, he crossed the bridge.
Grammar Patterns
〈attributive〉 a wobbling sth. The wackelnde tower is an attraction.
〈adverbial〉 to do sth. while wobbling He came wackelnd towards me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: teetering, shaking, trembling
Etymology
The present participle of 'wackeln' (to wobble). The '-nd' ending is like the '-ing' in English, showing an ongoing action.
Memory Tips
While 'wackelig' is a state (wobbly), 'wackelnd' is the action (wobbling). A 'wackelnd' person is actively trying to keep their balance.