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weinend
crying
Describes the state of a person who is shedding tears at that moment.
example
Das weinende Kind saß allein auf der Parkbank.
The crying child was sitting alone on the park bench.
weinend
crying
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Meanings
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Word structure
'Weinend' (crying) is the present participle of the verb 'weinen' (to cry). This form describes an ongoing action and is often used as an adjective or adverb.
EXAMPLE
Das Geräusch kam von einem weinenden Baby im Nebenzimmer.
The sound came from a crying baby in the next room.
Two uses
You can use 'weinend' (crying) in two ways: as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb that describes how an action is carried out.
EXAMPLE
Ein weinender Junge suchte seine Mutter.
A crying boy was looking for his mother.
Style and register
The use of 'weinend' (crying) is often more stylistic and descriptive than a simple sentence with the verb 'weinen' (to cry). It is frequently used in stories and reports to make a scene more vivid.
EXAMPLE
Weinend erzählte sie ihm, was passiert war.
Crying, she told him what had happened.
Compare with
weinend vs lachend
laughing
'lachend' and 'weinend' describe opposite states of a person. 'lachend' shows joy, fun, or cheerful behavior. 'weinend' shows that someone is shedding tears at that moment, often because of sadness, pain, or strong feelings. Both words often describe how someone does something: you can tell a story 'lachend' (laughing) or leave the room 'weinend' (crying). So the difference is mainly in the visible emotion.
weinend
Nach dem Streit saß das Kind weinend auf der Treppe.
After the argument, the child sat crying on the stairs.
lachend
Die Kinder laufen lachend über den Spielplatz.
The children run laughing across the playground.
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