händeringend
Translation
desperately, urgently
Examples
Sie sucht händeringend eine neue Wohnung.
She is desperately looking for a new apartment.
Der Verein sucht händeringend nach Sponsoren.
The club is desperately searching for sponsors.
Grammar Patterns
to desperately look for ((sth.)) Er sucht händeringend einen Job.
to desperately search ((for sth.)) Sie sucht händeringend nach einer Lösung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verzweifelt (desperate), dringend (urgent), flehentlich (imploringly)
Etymology
Comes from 'Hände' (hands) + 'ringend' (wringing). The literal meaning is 'wringing one's hands'.
Memory Tips
Picture the classic image of a person wringing their hands when they are desperate for something. This word captures that exact feeling.