NOUN
Stellvertreter/ˈʃtɛlfɛɐ̯ˌtʁeːtɐ/deputy; representative; substitute
Stellvertreter is a German noun that means deputy, representative, or substitute. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛlfɛɐ̯ˌtʁeːtɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Stellvertreter".
Definitions
1.person who acts as a representative or substitute for someone else(position; work)
a.deputy in a company, organization, or office
Herr Müller ist der Stellvertreter des Geschäftsführers.—Mr. Müller is the deputy of the managing director.
b.substitute teacher or temporary replacement
Die Klasse bekommt einen Stellvertreter, weil die Lehrerin krank ist.—The class is getting a substitute because the teacher is sick.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Stellvertreter | die Stellvertreter |
| Genitive | des Stellvertreters | der Stellvertreter |
| Dative | dem Stellvertreter | den Stellvertretern |
| Accusative | den Stellvertreter | die Stellvertreter |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Stellvertreter" mean in English?
- "Stellvertreter" means deputy, representative, or substitute. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Stellvertreter"?
- "Stellvertreter" is pronounced /ˈʃtɛlfɛɐ̯ˌtʁeːtɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Stellvertreter" der, die, or das?
- "Stellvertreter" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Stellvertreter"?
- The plural of "Stellvertreter" is "Stellvertreter".
- What part of speech is "Stellvertreter"?
- "Stellvertreter" is a noun in German.
