German word

angehend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈangeːənt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveaspiring

Example

Die angehende Ärztin macht eine Ausbildung.

The aspiring doctor is undergoing training.

Illustration for angehend (aspiring)

More examples

Die angehende Führungskraft übernimmt erste Führungsaufgaben im Projekt.

The aspiring manager takes on initial management responsibilities in the project.

Core concept

Someone is nearly ready to enter a new position but has not taken it on yet.

Common phrases

  • angehender Arzt

    aspiring doctor

  • angehende Führungskraft

    aspiring manager

Similar words

zukünftig: Expected to hold a particular role or status in the future.
kommend: Due to happen or arrive in the near future.
potenziell: Possible in principle, though not certain to become real.

Definition in German

Beschreibt jemanden, der kurz davorsteht, eine bestimmte Funktion, einen Beruf oder ein Amt zu übernehmen.

Word origin

Angehend developed from the present participle of angehen and came to describe a person in the process of becoming something specified by a role or profession.

Usage tips

  • Angehende usually pairs with a role, profession, or office, while English aspiring can also suggest ambition without current training.

Opposites

Related words

  • die Angehendenaspirantsnoun

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