λέγοντας

λέγοντας

"Λέγοντας" means "saying" or "while saying" in English.

In this sentence, "λέγοντας" is a participle derived from the verb "λέγω" (to say), and it is used to describe the ongoing action of saying or stating something within the context of the main action (conversing).

Οι άνθρωποι συζητούσαν λέγοντας ενδιαφέροντα πράγματα.

The people were conversing, saying interesting things.

Here, "λέγοντας" serves as a gerund-like expression, indicating the means or way to accomplish the main action (explaining).

Μπορείς να εξηγήσεις το πρόβλημα λέγοντας το με άλλα λόγια.

You can explain the problem by saying it in other words.

In this example, "λέγοντας" is used to indicate a simultaneous accompanying action (saying "okay") performed during the main activity (listening).

Δεν καταλάβαινε τι του έλεγαν, παρόλο που άκουγε προσεκτικά λέγοντας «εντάξει».

He did not understand what they were telling him, even though he listened carefully, saying "okay."