Adjektiv

angehende

aspiring, future, prospective, budding

Die angehende Ärztin ist sehr talentiert.

The aspiring doctor is very talented.

Eine angehende Mutter braucht viel Ruhe.

An expectant mother needs a lot of rest.

((adjective)) + noun aspiring/future... The aspiring doctor learns a lot.

Synonyms: zukünftig (future), künftig (future), werdend (becoming)

It's the present participle of 'angehen' (to start, to approach). It literally translates to 'approaching' or 'on-going'.

Break it down: 'an' (towards) + 'gehend' (going). Picture someone who is 'going towards' becoming a doctor.

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