verlaufend
run
Sich so bewegend oder ausdehnend, dass es einer Linie folgt und dabei eine Richtung hat, zum Beispiel von einem Punkt zu einem anderen.
The German word "verlaufend" is an adjective derived from the verb "verlaufen", which means "to run" or "to proceed".
- laufen = to run, to walk, to proceed
- The prefix ver- often indicates a change or process and doesn’t carry a standalone meaning here.
"Verlaufend" describes something that is continuous or progressing in a certain manner, often referring to colors or lines that gradually spread or fade (e.g., "verlaufende Farben" = gradient colors).
Similar words:
- fortlaufend (continuous, ongoing),
- kontinuierlich (continuous),
- progressiv (progressive).
Difference:
"Verlaufend" emphasizes a gradual progression or spreading, often visually (like gradients), whereas "fortlaufend" or "kontinuierlich" focus on uninterrupted continuation in time or sequence without necessarily implying blending or spreading.
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Examples
Die parallel verlaufenden Straßen führen zum Bahnhof.adjective
The streets running parallel to each other lead to the train station.
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