Der Bearbeitungsstand des Antrags ist unbekannt.
The processing status of the application is unknown.
Breakdown of Der Bearbeitungsstand des Antrags ist unbekannt.
sein
to be
der
who, which, that (relative pronoun; die, das)
der Antrag
the application
unbekannt
unknown
der Bearbeitungsstand
the processing status
Questions & Answers about Der Bearbeitungsstand des Antrags ist unbekannt.
Why is there an -s- in the middle of Bearbeitungsstand?
Bearbeitungsstand is a compound noun made of Bearbeitung (processing) and Stand (status). When the first noun in a compound ends in certain feminine suffixes like -ung, -heit, -keit, -schaft, or -ion, German almost always inserts an -s- as a linking element (Fugenlaut) to connect it to the next word.
Is the -s at the end of Antrags also a linking element?
No, the -s on Antrags is the grammatical ending for the genitive case. Since the phrase is des Antrags (of the application) and der Antrag is a masculine noun, it takes the standard masculine and neuter genitive -s ending.
Could I say der Stand der Bearbeitung instead of using a compound noun?
Yes, der Stand der Bearbeitung is grammatically correct and means exactly the same thing. However, German heavily utilizes compound nouns, and Bearbeitungsstand sounds very natural and concise, especially in official or administrative contexts.
Does Stand always mean status, and can I use it for other things?
Stand is highly versatile and frequently means status, state, or level when referring to an ongoing process. You will see it in many other compounds, such as Wissensstand (level of knowledge) or Kontostand (account balance).
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