adjective

agierend

act

So, dass jemand etwas tut, eingreift oder aktiv mitmacht.

The German word "agierend" is a present participle form of the verb "agieren," which means "to act" or "to operate." "Agieren" can include a variety of actions depending on the context, from performing in a theatrical sense to taking actions in a business or political context.

Similar words in German for "agieren" include "handeln" (to deal/trade or to act), "tätigen" (to carry out, conduct), and "ausführen" (to execute or perform). Each word carries a different nuance:

  • "Handeln" often pertains to trade or decision-making actions.
  • "Tätigen" generally involves conducting or carrying out more routine or specified actions.
  • "Ausführen" has a notion of executing something that has been planned.

"Agieren" and, by extension, "agierend" can imply active, deliberate action in a general sense, often focused on methodological or purpose-driven undertakings.

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Examples

Der vorsichtig agierende Fahrer vermeidet gefährliche Situationen.adjective

The driver, acting cautiously, avoids dangerous situations.

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