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executing
Practically implementing or carrying out an activity, a plan, or an assignment.
Das ausführende Bauunternehmen ist für die Fertigstellung des Projekts verantwortlich.
The executing construction company is responsible for completing the project.
executive
In a state context, relating to or belonging to the executive power.
Die Regierung und die Verwaltung sind die ausführenden Organe des Staates.
The government and the administration are the executive organs of the state.
performing
In the artistic field, presenting or interpreting a work, such as music or theater.
Die ausführende Geigerin wurde für ihre virtuose Darbietung gefeiert.
The performing violinist was celebrated for her virtuoso performance.
The word 'ausführend' (executing/performing) is the present participle of the separable verb 'ausführen' (to carry out/perform). It is used like an adjective and describes a person or thing that is carrying something out.
Die ausführende Firma hat große Erfahrung mit solchen Projekten.
The executing company has extensive experience with projects like this.
As a participial adjective, 'ausführend' (executing/performing) almost always stands directly before a noun. Using it as a standalone predicative adjective is very rare and sounds unnatural.
Der ausführende Architekt muss die Pläne noch einmal prüfen.
The executing architect still has to review the plans once more.
In the general meaning, 'ausführend' (executing) is often combined with organizations or people who take on a task. Typical phrases are 'das ausführende Unternehmen' (the executing company), 'die ausführende Agentur' (the executing agency), or 'die ausführende Kraft' (the executing force/person).
Wir suchen noch ein ausführendes Organ für die Umsetzung unserer Ideen.
We are still looking for an executing body to implement our ideas.
In political or legal contexts, the fixed phrase 'ausführende Gewalt' (executive power) is very common. It refers to the executive branch of a state.
Die Polizei ist Teil der ausführenden Gewalt.
The police are part of the executive power.
When it comes to art, 'ausführend' (performing) is often connected with the people who present a work. Common combinations are 'der ausführende Künstler' (the performing artist) or 'die ausführenden Musiker' (the performing musicians).
Die ausführenden Tänzerinnen und Tänzer erhielten tosenden Applaus.
The performing dancers received thunderous applause.
