stehend
Translation
standing, stationary, upright, fixed
Examples
Die stehende Uhr funktioniert nicht.
The standing clock is not working.
Wir gaben stehende Ovationen.
We gave a standing ovation.
Grammar Patterns
((standing)) + ((noun)) modifies a noun Die stehende Lampe ist schön.
Similar Words
Synonyms: upright, stationary; Antonyms: lying, sitting
Etymology
From 'stehend', the present participle of the verb 'stehen' (to stand).
Memory Tips
Think of things that are 'standing', like a 'standing' ovation or 'standing' water.