ersuchende
Translation
requesting, petitioning, soliciting
Examples
Die ersuchende Partei wartet auf eine Antwort.
The requesting party is waiting for an answer.
Grammar Patterns
[adjective] + [noun] (adjective modifying a noun) Die ersuchende Partei muss warten.
Similar Words
anfragend (inquiring), bittend (asking)
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' (indicating achievement) + 'suchen' (to seek). Literally 'to seek to achieve something', hence 'to request'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'er-suchen' as 'earnestly seeking' something, which is what a formal request is. 'ersuchende' is the '-ing' form used as an adjective.