adjective

werdend

expectant · emerging · develop

Dabei, sich zu entwickeln oder zu etwas zu werden.

The German word "werdend" is the present participle or adjective form of "werden," which is a verb meaning "to become." As a present participle, "werdend" signifies the state of becoming or the process of turning into something. In German grammar, you might use it in a similar way as the English "-ing" form when discussing the process of change or transformation.

There aren't direct synonym words as "werdend" is a participle form specific to "werden," but you might consider words like "sich entwickelnd" (developing) or "sich formend" (forming) for similar stages of transformation or development, although these describe a slightly different aspect or context of change.

The difference between "werdend" and these other terms would be their specificity and applicability to their respective verbs: "entwickeln" specifically refers to development or evolution, while "formen" relates to shaping or forming. In comparison, "werdend" is broadly associated with any sort of state of becoming.

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Examples

Die werdende Mutter geht zum Arzt.adjective

The expectant mother goes to the doctor.

Eine werdende Tradition entwickelt sich in unserem Dorf.adjective

An emerging tradition is developing in our village.

Menschen mit Interesse am werdenden Leben besuchen Geburtsvorbereitungskurse.adjective

People with an interest in the developing life attend childbirth preparation classes.

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