scheldend

Scheldend is the present participle (gerund) of the Dutch verb schelden, which means to swear, insult, or use abusive language. As a verbal adjective or adverb, scheldend describes ongoing insulting action or a person engaged in such behavior. It can function attributively, as in een scheldende buurman (an insulting neighbor), or adverbially, as in hij liep scheldend weg (he walked away swearing).

Etymology and meaning: Schelden derives from Dutch roots for uttering harsh or obscene words, with scheldend formed by adding the -end participle ending. The term is closely related to palavras such as scheldwoord (an insult or swear word) and scheldpartij (a tirade).

Usage: Scheldend is used to convey the act of cursing or insulting in the midst of narration. It often appears in descriptive writing to depict a character’s behavior during a moment of anger. In formal or technical contexts, writers may prefer neutral verbs or phrases, but scheldend remains common in everyday language and literary prose.

Notes: The form is more about describing an action than labeling a person; it emphasizes the conduct of cursing rather than the content of the words. As with many participles, scheldend can have varying connotations depending on context and tone, ranging from reportorial to pejorative.

See also: schelden, scheldwoord, vloeken.