Juckende

Juckende is a German adjective formed from the verb jucken, meaning to itch. It is used to describe a sensation or condition characterized by itching and is typically placed before a noun to indicate that the thing itself causes itching or is itchy. Common examples include juckende Haut (itchy skin), juckende Augen (itchy eyes), and juckende Stellen (itchy spots). In German, juckende is the attributive form used with feminine singular and plural nouns, while other genders and numbers require corresponding declined forms such as juckender, juckendes, or juckende depending on case and article.

Etymology and usage notes: the word derives from the German verb jucken. It has cognates in some West Germanic languages, such as Dutch jeuken. In medical and everyday language, juckende is frequently encountered in descriptions of pruritus or dermatitis. The corresponding medical term in Latin is pruritus; in German medical texts, one might encounter phrases like Pruritus, juckende Haut, or juckende Hautausschläge to describe itching-related symptoms. Juckende is usually used descriptively rather than as a predicate adjective, although juckend can function as a predicative participle (Die Haut ist juckend).