essend

eating (present participle)

English translations

  1. 01

    food

Word details

German meaning
Beim Essen, während des Essens.
English meaning
While eating
Synonym
speisend, verzehrend
German example
Essend unterhielten sie sich angeregt.
English example
They had a lively conversation while eating.

Example sentences with “essend”

  1. Er kam essend in den Raum. (He entered the room eating.)

Frequently asked questions

Is the present participle common in German?

It exists, but is less common than in English. We often use 'während er aß' instead.