English–German

“pending” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌʃteːənt/

Example

Die Antwort ist noch ausstehend.

The reply is still pending.

Illustration for ausstehend (pending)

How to say “pending” in German

“Pending” in German is ausstehend.

A task, decision, reply, or payment remains outside the completed pile and still awaits action.

Full entry for ausstehend: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ausstehend

Mehrere ausstehende Aufgaben müssen noch erledigt werden.

Several pending tasks still need to be completed.

Tips for using ausstehend

  • Ausstehend commonly describes pending replies, decisions, and payments, while English 'outstanding' can also mean excellent or noteworthy.

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