No. 13,374 in German
befürchtenden
The word "befürchtenden" is the dative or genitive plural form of "befürchtend," meaning "fearing" or "those who fear."
In a sentence
Der befürchtende Schüler zitterte während der Prüfung.
The fearful student trembled during the exam.
The word 'befürchtende' is used as an adjective to describe the student as someone who is experiencing fear.
Die befürchtenden Stimmen hörten nicht auf, über mögliche Konsequenzen zu sprechen.
The apprehensive voices did not stop discussing possible consequences.
Here, 'befürchtenden' functions as an adjective modifying 'Stimmen' to express the fearful nature of the speaking voices.
Ein befürchtender Gedanke durchfuhr ihn, als er die Nachricht las.
A fear-inducing thought struck him as he read the message.
In this sentence, 'befürchtender' describes a thought as one that incites fear or apprehension.
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