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arbeitend

English translation of arbeitend

working

The German word 'arbeitend' is the present participle of the verb 'arbeiten', which means 'to work'. It is used to describe something or someone that is currently engaged in work or activity. It can be used as an adjective or an adverb, and it is often used in conjunction with the verb 'sein' (to be) to form the present progressive tense.


Example sentences using: arbeitend

Er sieht die arbeitenden Menschen.

English translation of Er sieht die arbeitenden Menschen.

He sees the working people.

This sentence describes a person observing others who are in the process of working. In this context, 'arbeitend' is used as an adjective to describe the people.

Die Kinder sind im Garten arbeitend.

English translation of Die Kinder sind im Garten arbeitend.

The children are working in the garden.

This sentence talks about children who are in the process of working in a garden. Here, 'arbeitend' is used in the progressive aspect to indicate a continuing action.

Sie setzt sich neben die arbeitend Frau.

English translation of Sie setzt sich neben die arbeitend Frau.

She sits down next to the working woman.

In this scenario, a woman has decided to sit next to another woman, who is in the process of working. 'Arbeitend' is used here as an adjective to specify the state of the woman being referred to.

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