einsetzend
Translation
commencing, starting, setting in, beginning
Examples
Der einsetzende Regen störte das Picknick.
The commencing rain disturbed the picnic.
Bei einsetzender Dämmerung gehen wir nach Hause.
At the onset of dusk, we go home.
Grammar Patterns
commencing + Noun The commencing winter brings cold days.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beginnend, anfangend; Antonyms: endend, aufhörend
Etymology
This is the present participle of 'einsetzen' (to start, set in). It's formed from 'ein-' (in) + 'setzen' (to set), implying an action is 'setting itself in'.
Memory Tips
Commonly describes the start of weather or time of day, like 'commencing rain' or 'onset of dusk'.