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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.
serious
'ernst' and 'grinsend' can show a contrast in the way a person comes across outwardly. 'ernst' describes an attitude or facial expression that does not seem funny or joking. 'grinsend' specifically describes that someone is smiling broadly, often because they are happy, find something funny, or are thinking something cheeky. 'ernst' is more general and can also describe a mood or a topic. 'grinsend' refers directly to the face at a particular moment.
Grinsend hielt Max das Geschenk hinter seinem Rücken versteckt.
Grinning, Max kept the present hidden behind his back.
Das Team blieb ernst, als der Trainer über den Unfall sprach.
The team stayed serious as the coach talked about the accident.