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beginning
Describes something that is just beginning or starting. Often used in reference to weather phenomena or sudden events.
Bei einsetzender Dämmerung schalteten sich die Straßenlaternen automatisch ein.
As dusk began, the streetlights switched on automatically.
'Einsetzend' (beginning) is the present participle of the verb 'einsetzen', which here means 'beginnen' (to begin) or 'anfangen' (to start). It is used like an adjective to describe something that is just beginning.
Der Zug hielt wegen des plötzlich einsetzenden Schneefalls.
The train stopped because of the suddenly beginning snowfall.
This word is very frequently used for weather phenomena and natural events. Typical combinations are 'einsetzender Regen' (beginning rain), 'einsetzender Schneefall' (beginning snowfall), or 'einsetzende Dunkelheit' (falling darkness).
Wegen des einsetzenden Regens suchten alle Schutz unter den Bäumen.
Because of the beginning rain, everyone sought shelter under the trees.
'Einsetzend' (beginning) belongs more to written language or a more formal style. In everyday speech, people would often simply say 'als der Regen anfing' (when the rain started).
Die einsetzende Wirkung des Medikaments war schnell spürbar.
The beginning effect of the medication was quickly noticeable.
beginning / starting
'beginnend' and 'einsetzend' both mean that something is beginning. 'beginnend' is more general and often describes an early stage, for example in a development, illness, or change. 'einsetzend' is used especially when an event or phenomenon begins suddenly or noticeably, often with weather, pain, or an effect. The words can be confused because both refer to the beginning. As a guide: 'beginnend' describes more the state at the beginning, while 'einsetzend' emphasizes the moment when something begins.
Bei einsetzendem Regen stellten sich die Reisenden unter das Dach.
When the rain began, the travelers took shelter under the roof.
Am Montag spricht das Team über beginnende Probleme bei der neuen Software.
On Monday, the team talks about emerging problems with the new software.