vorsitzend
Translation
presiding, chairing
Examples
Der vorsitzende Richter verkündete das Urteil.
The presiding judge announced the verdict.
Die vorsitzende Person eröffnete die Sitzung.
The chairperson opened the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
vorsitzend + Noun presiding ... The presiding officer called the meeting to order.
Similar Words
leitend (leading), führend (guiding)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before, in front) + 'sitzend' (sitting). Literally 'sitting in front', as a chairperson does.
Memory Tips
Picture someone 'sitting in front' ('vor-sitzend') of a committee to remember 'presiding'.