Donerend

Donerend is a Dutch term formed as the present participle of doneren, meaning to donate. It functions as an adjective or an adnominal noun phrase to indicate involvement in the act of donating or a relation to donors. The -end form is part of Dutch’s system of present participles, which often function like English -ing adjectives.

Etymology and forms: Donerend derives from the verb doneren plus the participle suffix -end. Related terms include donatie (donation) and donor (donor). In practice, Dutch often prefers the analytic phrasing doneren (to donate) or donor-related nouns, but donerende can appear in formal or fundraising contexts to emphasize ongoing donation.

Usage: Donerend is relatively rare in everyday language and appears most often in formal writing, fundraising campaigns, or policy language that highlights continuous charitable activity. When used, it may modify a noun (attributive position), as in donerende organisaties (donating organizations) or donerende burgers (donating citizens). In other contexts, speakers may use verbs such as die doneren or more noun-centered expressions like donor-gerelateerd to express similar ideas without using the participle.

See also: Doneren, Donor, Donatie, Fundraising.