ausstehend
Translation
outstanding, pending, unpaid
Examples
Es gibt noch ausstehende Rechnungen.
There are still outstanding bills.
Eine ausstehende Antwort wird erwartet.
A pending response is expected.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) an outstanding ~ an outstanding payment
((predicative)) ~ is outstanding The payment is still outstanding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: offen, unerledigt, fällig; Antonyms: erledigt, bezahlt
Etymology
The present participle of the verb `ausstehen`. Literally 'standing out', which implies something is not yet completed or settled.
Memory Tips
Picture an item 'standing out' from a list of completed tasks, meaning it's still pending.