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pending

pending

Meaning of pending

English

still waiting for a decision or for something to happen

Deutsch

noch nicht erledigt oder noch nicht entschieden

pending

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈpendɪŋ/
American English
/ˈpendɪŋ/

pending with German translation

pending usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Your request is still pending.

Ihre Anfrage ist noch ausstehend.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The payment is still pending.

Die Zahlung ist noch ausstehend.

pending synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between pending, awaiting, unresolved, open, and in progress

A
🇬🇧English
awaiting

needs an object: awaiting approval

A2often

ENWe are awaiting your confirmation.

unresolved
🇬🇧English

not yet settled, about issues or problems

A2often

ENThe issue is still unresolved.

O
🇬🇧English
open

not closed yet, about tickets or questions

A2very often

ENThe case is still open.

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I
🇬🇧English
in progress

already being worked on, not waiting

A2very often

ENYour application is in progress.

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pending belongs to the topic "Customer Communication →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does pending mean?

still waiting for a decision or for something to happen

How do you pronounce pending?

pending is pronounced [ˈpendɪŋ].

How is pending used in a sentence?

Ihre Anfrage ist noch ausstehend. Translation: Your request is still pending.

Is pending part of Customer Communication vocabulary?

Yes, pending can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is pending part of Work English vocabulary?

Yes, pending can be learned in the Work English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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