betreffend
Translation
concerned, in question, relevant, respective
Examples
Der betreffende Mitarbeiter ist krank.
The employee in question is sick.
Bitte füllen Sie die betreffenden Felder aus.
Please fill in the relevant fields.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) as an adjective before a noun The employee in question is sick.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relevant, jeweilig, einschlägig
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'betreffen' (to concern), from 'be-' + 'treffen' (to meet, to hit). Something that 'hits' or 'meets' a topic is relevant to it.
Memory Tips
Think of the subject line of an email, 'Betreff' in German. The 'betreffend' item is the one being discussed in the subject.