This is the 168th most frequent Romanian word.
privind
"Privind" in English means "regarding" or "looking."
'Privind' is used as a gerund, implying an act of looking towards something while simultaneously observing an event.
Privind cerul, am observat o stea căzătoare.
Looking at the sky, I noticed a shooting star.
Here, 'privind' exemplifies continuous action, in this case, staring or looking into space, as part of descriptive imagery in narrative.
El stătea pe bancă, gândind și privind în gol.
He was sitting on the bench, thinking and staring blankly.
'Privind' serves as a preposition equivalent to 'regarding' or 'about' in this sentence, showcasing its ability to introduce a topic of discussion.