No. 14,841 in German
quälenden
"Tormenting" or "agonizing."
In a sentence
Der quälende Schmerz ließ ihn nicht schlafen.
The torturous pain kept him awake.
In this sentence, 'quälende' is used as an adjective to describe the nature of the pain, indicating it is something causing torment or distress.
Die Kinder erzählten von ihren quälenden Ängsten vor der Prüfung.
The children spoke of their tormenting fears about the exam.
Here, 'quälenden' qualifies 'Ängsten,' emphasizing how the fear is particularly intense or oppressive.
Nach Stunden quälender Warterei kam schließlich der Anruf.
After hours of excruciating waiting, the call finally came.
In this context, 'quälender' modifies 'Warterei,' indicating that the waiting was especially bothersome or agonizing.
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