gehend
walking
Moving on foot; being in the process of walking. Often used to describe or distinguish from other postures.
EXAMPLE
Ein schnell gehender Passant rempelte mich versehentlich an.
A fast-walking passerby accidentally bumped into me.
gehend
walking
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Meanings
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Word structure
'Gehend' (walking) is the present participle of the verb 'gehen' (to go/walk). It is used like an adjective to describe a person or thing that is currently in the process of walking.
EXAMPLE
Ein langsam gehender alter Mann blockierte den Weg.
A slowly walking old man was blocking the path.
Sentence structure
As an adjective, 'gehend' (walking) can be expanded with adverbs or other information. These additions come directly before 'gehend'.
EXAMPLE
Der auf dem Bürgersteig gehende Mann trug einen Regenschirm.
The man walking on the sidewalk was carrying an umbrella.
Register and style
Using the present participle as an adjective, e.g. 'der gehende Mann' (the walking man), is typical of written language. In spoken language, you would often use a relative clause instead, e.g. 'der Mann, der geht' (the man who is walking).
EXAMPLE
Die ins Kino gehenden Leute standen schon vor der Tür an.
The people going to the cinema were already lining up outside the door.
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