blutenden

Blutenden is the present participle of the German verb bluten and is used as an adjective meaning "bleeding." It describes a person or object that currently has active blood loss, such as a wound or nosebleed.

Grammar: In ordinary use, it is declined like an ordinary adjective. Der blutende Mann; die blutende Wunde; das blutende Ohr. In dative or plural forms, den blutenden Patienten, die blutenden Wunden, etc. Predicative use is less common; the related verb bluten is used for predicates: Der Mann blutet.

Context: In medical and first-aid contexts, "blutend" or "blutenden" signals active hemorrhage. Management involves applying direct pressure with a clean dressing and seeking emergency care for heavy bleeding. For minor bleeds, cleaning and monitoring may be sufficient.

Etymology and related terms: Blutenden derives from Blutt, blood, with the participle suffix -end; related noun Blut. It shares cognates with other Germanic languages.