Breakdown of Это понятие — важная часть применяемого метода.
этот
this [f: эта, n: это]
важный
important
применять
to apply (a method, rule)
метод
method
Questions & Answers about Это понятие — важная часть применяемого метода.
How is the participle применяемого formed here?
It comes from the imperfective verb применять (to apply). We take the present tense stem применя-, add the present passive suffix -ем-, and then add the adjective ending. Because it describes метода, which is in the genitive case, it takes the genitive masculine ending -ого, giving us применяемого.
Why does the English translation say "applied" if применяемого is a present passive participle?
Literally, it means "the method being applied." English often uses the past participle (like "applied") as an adjective even for ongoing present actions. In Russian, using the present passive participle emphasizes that this method is currently in use, rather than a completed action from the past.
Could we use the active participle применяющего instead?
No. If you used the active participle применяющего, it would mean the method itself is doing the applying (for example, a method that applies rules). Because the method is being applied by someone else, it requires the passive voice.
Why are применяемого and метода in the genitive case?