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grinning
Describes a person who is currently grinning, meaning pulling the corners of the mouth wide into a smile, often to express amusement, mischief, or satisfaction.
Der Junge stand grinsend in der Tür und hatte offensichtlich etwas angestellt.
The boy stood grinning in the doorway and had obviously been up to something.
'Grinsend' (grinning) is the present participle of the verb 'grinsen' (to grin). This form is often used like an adjective to describe a person or their action.
Der grinsende Dieb wurde auf dem Überwachungsvideo erkannt.
The grinning thief was identified on the surveillance video.
'Grinsend' (grinning) is often used to describe the manner of an action. It then often comes after the conjugated verb and refers to the subject of the sentence.
Er schaute mich grinsend an und sagte nichts.
He looked at me grinning and said nothing.
A grin is often more than just a smile. It can express amusement, a little secret, gloating, or smug satisfaction.
„Ich weiß etwas, das du nicht weißt“, sagte er grinsend.
'I know something you don't know,' he said, grinning.
