erledigende
Translation
to be done, to be completed, pending
Examples
Die zu erledigende Aufgabe ist wichtig.
The task to be done is important.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) As an adjective modifying a noun Die zu erledigende Aufgabe ist wichtig.
Similar Words
zu machende (to be made), auszuführende (to be executed)
Etymology
This is an inflected form of 'erledigend', the present participle of the verb 'erledigen' (to complete). The '-end' suffix is equivalent to '-ing' in English.
Memory Tips
Think of it as describing something that is 'ending' or needs to be brought to an end. It's often used with 'zu' as 'zu erledigende' (to be done).