ADJECTIVE
stellvertretend/ˈʃtɛlfɛɐ̯ˌtʁeːtn̩t/deputy; acting; representative
stellvertretend is a German adjective that means deputy, acting, or representative. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛlfɛɐ̯ˌtʁeːtn̩t/.
Definitions
1.serving as a deputy or representative; acting in place of someone else(function, office)
a.temporarily replacing someone in their function
Sie wurde als stellvertretende Leiterin ernannt.—She was appointed as acting director.
b.in a representative capacity
Er handelt stellvertretend für den Geschäftsführer.—He acts on behalf of the managing director.
Adjective Forms
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "stellvertretend" mean in English?
- "stellvertretend" means deputy, acting, or representative. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "stellvertretend"?
- "stellvertretend" is pronounced /ˈʃtɛlfɛɐ̯ˌtʁeːtn̩t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "stellvertretend"?
- "stellvertretend" is a adjective in German.
