Anzuwendenden

Anzuwendenden is a attributive participial form derived from the verb anwenden meaning to apply or use. It is used in formal German, especially in legal, regulatory, or administrative texts, to indicate provisions, standards, or criteria that must be applied in a given context.

As an adjective-like form, anzuwendenden modifies a noun and agrees with it in number, gender, and case. It commonly appears before plural nouns such as Vorschriften, Regeln, or Maßstäbe, for example in die anzuwendenden Vorschriften or den anzuwendenden Maßstäben. The form signals that the referenced rules or standards are the ones to be applied in the current assessment or procedure.

Typical contexts include legislation, official guidelines, and administrative procedures. It is frequent in phrases like die anzuwendenden Rechtsnormen, die gemäß den anzuwendenden Kriterien zu prüfen sind, or die anzuwendenden Maßstäbe zur Bewertung eines Falls. The usage emphasizes practical applicability and the need to comply with specific rules.

Notes for usage: anzuwendenden is mainly found in written, formal German. It should not be confused with the simpler adjective anwendbar meaning applicable in general; anzuwendenden specifies the rules or standards that must be used rather than merely being applicable. In everyday language, speakers may prefer simpler formulations such as die anzuwendenden Vorschriften or die geltenden Vorschriften, depending on context.