bevorstehende
Translation
upcoming, impending, forthcoming, imminent
Examples
Die bevorstehende Prüfung macht mich nervös.
The upcoming exam makes me nervous.
Wir sprachen über das bevorstehende Ereignis.
We talked about the forthcoming event.
Grammar Patterns
bevorstehende + Noun (feminine/plural) upcoming ~ The upcoming trip requires a lot of planning.
Similar Words
kommend (coming), nächst (next); Antonyms: vergangen (past)
Etymology
From 'be-' (prefix) + 'vor' (before) + 'stehend' (standing). Literally means 'standing before'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an event that is 'standing before' you in time.