No. 11,159 in Russian
готовящемся
"In preparation" or "being prepared."
In a sentence
Мы говорим о готовящемся празднике.
We are talking about the upcoming celebration.
In this sentence, 'готовящемся' functions as an adjectival participle describing the noun 'празднике' (celebration), meaning 'upcoming' or 'being prepared'.
Он рассказал о готовящемся спектакле в театре.
He talked about the upcoming play at the theater.
Here, 'готовящемся' again acts as an adjectival participle modifying the noun 'спектакле' (play), emphasizing that it is in the process of being prepared.
Мы обсуждали новости о готовящемся проекте.
We discussed news about the upcoming project.
Similarly, in this sentence, 'готовящемся' modifies 'проекте' (project), indicating that it is in the preparation or planning stage.
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