agierende
Translation
acting, operating, performing
Examples
Der agierende Direktor leitet die Sitzung.
The acting director is leading the meeting.
Die agierende Person muss Verantwortung übernehmen.
The person acting must take responsibility.
Grammar Patterns
[Adjective] + [Noun] Modifies a noun. The acting committee makes the decision.
Similar Words
handelnd (acting), tätig (active)
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'agieren', from Latin 'agere' (to do, to act). The '-end' suffix marks the present participle.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'agent' who is currently 'acting'. The '-ende' ending is similar to the '-ing' ending in English.