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bevorstehend

upcoming, imminent

adjective be-FOR-shteh-end Rare

Also means

forthcoming

Usage Note

bevorstehend is a present participle used as an adjective for something about to happen. Die bevorstehende Wahl = 'the upcoming election'; it derives from the separable verb bevorstehen ('das steht bevor').

Examples

"Anlässlich des bevorstehenden Jubiläums werden Feierlichkeiten geplant."

Natural Translation

On the occasion of the upcoming anniversary, celebrations are being planned.

Literal Translation

On-occasion-of the forthcoming anniversary are celebrations planned.

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