machend

doing; making (present participle)

Word details

German meaning
Als Partizip Präsens von 'machen', beschreibt es eine andauernde Tätigkeit des Herstellens oder Verursachens.
English meaning
Making
Synonym
tuend, handelnd
German example
Die Maschine ist unaufhörlich Töne machend.
English example
The machine is incessantly making noises.

Example sentences with “machend”

  1. Die Hausaufgaben machend, vergaß er die Zeit. (Doing his homework, he forgot the time.)

Frequently asked questions

Is the present participle commonly used in German?

It is far less common in German than in English. It is mostly used in written or formal contexts; usually, a 'während' clause is preferred.