greifend
Translation
grasping, reaching, spreading
Examples
Eine um sich greifende Panik entstand.
A spreading panic arose.
Die greifende Klaue des Adlers war stark.
The eagle's grasping talon was strong.
Grammar Patterns
a spreading (...) Eine um sich greifende Panik entstand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fassend, packend; Antonyms: loslassend
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'greifen' (to grasp). Corresponds to 'grasping' in English.
Memory Tips
The '-end' suffix is like '-ing' in English. So 'greifen' (to grasp) becomes 'greifend' (grasping).