bevorsteht

bevorsteht is a German word that translates to "impending," "upcoming," or "forthcoming" in English. It is a verb in the third person singular present tense, derived from the infinitive "bevorstehen." It describes something that is close in time and will happen soon.

The word is commonly used in various contexts to indicate that an event, situation, or period is approaching. For example, one might say "Das Unwetter bevorsteht" which means "The storm is approaching" or "Ein wichtiges Ereignis bevorsteht uns" meaning "An important event awaits us." It carries a sense of anticipation and often implies that the subject is unavoidable.

The grammatical structure of "bevorstehen" is separable, meaning the prefix "bevor" can detach from the verb stem in certain sentence constructions, particularly in subordinate clauses where it typically moves to the end of the clause. However, in the form "bevorsteht," it functions as a single verb form indicating immediate future relevance. The word itself is neutral in connotation, simply stating that something is on its way.