{"id":1286,"date":"2010-11-01T16:59:06","date_gmt":"2010-11-01T16:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/german\/?p=1286"},"modified":"2010-11-01T16:59:06","modified_gmt":"2010-11-01T16:59:06","slug":"partizip-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/german\/partizip-i\/","title":{"rendered":"Partizip I"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Partizip I<\/em> is a form of word that is derived from verbs. It can have different functions in a sentence. For example, the Partizip I<\/em> can be used as an adjunction<\/em><\/strong>, an adverb<\/em><\/strong> or a noun<\/em><\/strong>. Let\u2019s have a closer look to how the Partizip I<\/em> can affect our sentences.<\/p>\n

In German we can form the Partizip I<\/em> with every verb. All we have to do is to add the letter -d<\/strong> to the infinitive present form of the verb, e.g.<\/p>\n

schreiben (to write) -> schreibend <\/strong>(writing)<\/p>\n

lachen (to laugh) -> lachend <\/strong>(laughing)<\/p>\n

spielen (to play) -> spielend <\/strong>(playing)<\/p>\n

Partizip I<\/em><\/strong> as an adjunction<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Partizip I<\/em> forms with -d<\/strong> are the basic forms. When we want to use the Partizip<\/em> I as an adjunction in a phrase we need to decline it like an adjective. That is, the ending of the adjunction must agree with the noun you are using in gender, case and number.<\/p>\n

Der Mann schreibt. \u2013 The man is writing.<\/p>\n

Ein schreibender<\/strong> Mann. \u2013 A writing man.<\/p>\n

Der schreibende <\/strong>Mann. \u2013 The writing man.<\/p>\n

Schreibende<\/strong> M\u00e4nner. \u2013 Writing men.<\/p>\n

Die schreibenden<\/strong> M\u00e4nner. \u2013 The writing men.<\/p>\n

Die Frau lacht. \u2013 The woman is laughing.<\/p>\n

Eine lachende<\/strong> Frau. \u2013 A laughing woman.<\/p>\n

Die lachende<\/strong> Frau. \u2013 The laughing woman.<\/p>\n

Lachende<\/strong> Frauen. \u2013 Laughing women.<\/p>\n

Die lachenden<\/strong> Frauen. \u2013 The laughing women.<\/p>\n

Das Kind spielt. \u2013 The child is playing.<\/p>\n

Ein spielendes <\/strong>Kind. \u2013 A playing child.<\/p>\n

Das spielende <\/strong>Kind. \u2013 The playing child.<\/p>\n

Spielende<\/strong> Kinder. \u2013 Playing children.<\/p>\n

Die spielenden<\/strong> Kinder. \u2013 The playing children.<\/p>\n

Partizip I<\/em><\/strong> as an adverb<\/strong><\/p>\n

When we want to use the Partizip I<\/em> as an adverb we need to use it with a full verb. In this case, the Partizip I<\/em> need not<\/span><\/strong> to be inflected. It only exists in its basic form with -d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Der Mann steht schreibend<\/strong> am Tisch. \u2013 The man is standing at the table writing.<\/p>\n

Die Frau geht lachend<\/strong> \u00fcber die Stra\u00dfe. \u2013 The woman is crossing the road laughing.<\/p>\n

Das Kind sitz spielend<\/strong> in seinem Zimmer. \u2013 The child is sitting in his room playing.<\/p>\n

Partizip I<\/em><\/strong> as a noun.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Additionally, the Partizip I<\/em> can also function as a noun. This is usually translated as \u201cthe (verb)<\/em> one\u201d in Englisch, e.g.<\/p>\n

Der Schreibende. \u2013 The writing one. (m.)<\/p>\n

Die Schreibende. \u2013 The writing one. (f.)<\/p>\n

Die Schreibenden.\u00a0 \u2013 The writing ones. (pl.)<\/p>\n

Der Lachende. \u2013 The laughing one. (m.)<\/p>\n

Die Lachende. \u2013 The laughing one. (f.)<\/p>\n

Die Lachenden.\u00a0 \u2013 The laughing ones. (pl.)<\/p>\n

Der Spielende. \u2013 The playing one. (m.)<\/p>\n

Die Spielende. \u2013 The playing one. (f.)<\/p>\n

Die Spielenden. \u2013 The playing ones. (pl.)<\/p>\n

Please take into consideration that the Partizip I<\/em> as a noun can only be used when you are referring to a person or thing that is involved in a particular activity. Compare the translations of the following nouns:<\/p>\n

Schreiber \u2013 author, writer<\/p>\n

Lacher \u2013 laugh, laugher<\/p>\n

Spieler \u2013 player; gambler<\/p>\n

If you like you can practice forming the Partizip I<\/em> with the verbs below and try to form sentences with them.<\/p>\n

essen \u2013 to eat<\/p>\n

warten \u2013 to wait<\/p>\n

stehen \u2013 to stand<\/p>\n

singen \u2013 to sing<\/p>\n

sprechen \u2013 to speak<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Partizip I is a form of word that is derived from verbs. It can have different functions in a sentence. For example, the Partizip I can be used as an adjunction, an adverb or a noun. Let\u2019s have a closer look to how the Partizip I can affect our sentences. In German we can…<\/p>\n

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