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bevorstehend
upcoming
Describes an event, task, or situation that will take place in the near future; imminent.
example
Wegen der bevorstehenden Prüfung ist sie sehr nervös.
Because of the upcoming exam, she is very nervous.
bevorstehend
upcoming
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Meanings
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Word structure
'Bevorstehend' (upcoming) is the present participle of the verb 'bevorstehen' (to be imminent). This verb literally means 'to stand before something.' An upcoming event is therefore one that is directly ahead of you in time.
EXAMPLE
Das bevorstehende Wochenende wird sonnig.
The upcoming weekend will be sunny.
Sentence structure and usage
This adjective is almost always used attributively, meaning directly before a noun. The predicative form ('Das Ereignis ist bevorstehend.' — The event is upcoming.) is grammatically correct but uncommon. You would more likely say: 'Das Ereignis steht bevor.' (The event is imminent/upcoming.)
EXAMPLE
Alle Mitarbeiter wurden über die bevorstehenden Änderungen informiert.
All employees were informed about the upcoming changes.
Typical collocations
'Bevorstehend' (upcoming) is typically combined with nouns that describe events, appointments, or periods of time. Common combinations include 'bevorstehende Reise' (upcoming trip), 'bevorstehende Geburt' (upcoming birth), or 'bevorstehendes Treffen' (upcoming meeting).
EXAMPLE
Wegen seines bevorstehenden Umzugs hat er viel zu organisieren.
Because of his upcoming move, he has a lot to organize.
Compare with
bevorstehend vs nächst
next / nearest
'nächst' and 'bevorstehend' can both point to something in the near future. 'nächst' is very common and neutral: 'der nächste Termin' (the next appointment), 'nächste Woche' (next week), 'das nächste Treffen' (the next meeting). 'bevorstehend' is more likely to describe an event, task, or situation that will happen soon and is often important or prepared for. It sounds somewhat more formal than 'nächst'. So in everyday language, you usually say 'der nächste Termin', but in reports or more serious situations you are more likely to see 'die bevorstehende Prüfung' (the upcoming exam) or 'die bevorstehenden Änderungen' (the upcoming changes).
bevorstehend
Wegen der bevorstehenden Prüfung lernt Ali jeden Abend.
Because of the upcoming exam, Ali studies every evening.
nächst
Marie kauft schon Getränke für das nächste Familienfest.
Marie is already buying drinks for the next family celebration.
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