anstehende
Translation
upcoming, pending, forthcoming
Examples
Wir besprechen die anstehende Reise.
We are discussing the upcoming trip.
Die anstehende Prüfung macht mich nervös.
The upcoming exam makes me nervous.
Grammar Patterns
anstehende + Noun upcoming ~ The upcoming task is difficult.
Similar Words
bevorstehend (imminent), kommend (coming)
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'anstehen' (to be pending, to queue). From 'an' (at) + 'stehen' (to stand).
Memory Tips
Imagine a task 'standing at' the front of the line, waiting to be dealt with.