betreffenden
Translation
concerned, in question, relevant, respective
Examples
Ich habe mit dem betreffenden Mitarbeiter gesprochen.
I spoke with the employee concerned.
Wir prüfen den betreffenden Fall.
We are examining the case in question.
Grammar Patterns
with the concerned + noun(Dat.) with the concerned teacher I am speaking with the concerned teacher.
the concerned + noun(Acc.) the concerned article She has read the concerned article.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relevant, einschlägig, fraglich (in question)
Etymology
This is a declined form of 'betreffend', the present participle of the verb 'betreffen' (to concern).
Memory Tips
This '-en' ending is a common adjective declension, used here after a definite article in the dative case ('dem...Mitarbeiter') and accusative case ('den...Fall').