singenden

Singenden is the inflected form of the German present participle of the verb singen, meaning “singing.” The base participle is singend, which can function as a verbal adjective. In attributive position it takes endings according to gender, number, and case: der singende Mann (nominative masculine singular); den singenden Mann (accusative masculine singular); dem singenden Mann (dative masculine singular). Die singenden Männer (nominative plural).

As a participle, singend can appear in participial phrases or as an adjective describing a noun. It can also be declined to match case, number, and gender, producing forms such as der singende Mann, den singenden Mann, dem singenden Mann, or die singenden Männer. The form singenden specifically appears in contexts such as accusative singular or dative singular, and in the genitive plural (der singenden Männer).

Usage and style: The present participle in German is commonly used to create descriptive, sometimes literary phrases. It is more frequent in written or formal language and less common in everyday speech when used as a plain adjective. In everyday language, speakers may use simpler constructions or switch to the finite verb forms to express ongoing action.

Etymology and notes: The present participle singend derives from the verb singen, with typical Germanic development of -end participles. The inflected form singenden reflects German adjective declension rules. In practice, singend and its declined forms are primarily a grammatical tool for attributive description rather than a standalone noun. See also German grammar on participles and adjective declension.