liegend
Translation
lying, located, situated, recumbent
Examples
Die auf dem Tisch liegenden Schlüssel gehören mir.
The keys lying on the table belong to me.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) lying/located... The book lying on the floor is interesting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: befindlich, gelegen; Antonyms: stehend (standing), sitzend (sitting)
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'liegen' (to lie, be located). The '-d' suffix forms the present participle.
Memory Tips
Picture something 'lying' down, like a person 'liegend' in bed or a book 'liegend' on the floor.