vertreten/fɛɐ̯ˈtʁeːtn̩/to represent; to substitute; to advocate
vertreten is a German verb that means to represent, to substitute, or to advocate. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtʁeːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "vertrat" and the past participle is "vertreten".
Definitions
1.to represent someone or something officially(law, business, organizations)
a.to act on behalf of someone/something
Ich vertrete meine Kollegin während ihres Urlaubs.—I am representing my colleague during her vacation.
2.to substitute for; to stand in for someone(work, daily life)
a.to take over someone's duties temporarily
Könnten Sie mich morgen im Meeting vertreten?—Could you substitute for me at the meeting tomorrow?
3.to advocate or put forward (an opinion, a stance, a belief)(opinions, beliefs)
a.to support or defend an idea or point of view
Er vertritt die Meinung, dass Umweltschutz wichtig ist.—He advocates the opinion that environmental protection is important.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vertreten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | vertrete |
| Present (du) | vertrittst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | vertritt |
| Preterite (ich) | vertrat |
| Participle II | vertreten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verträte |
| Imperative (singular) | vertritt |
| Imperative (plural) | vertretet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vertreten" mean in English?
- "vertreten" means to represent, to substitute, or to advocate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vertreten"?
- "vertreten" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtʁeːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vertreten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vertreten" is "vertreten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vertreten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vertreten" becomes "vertrat" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vertreten"?
- "vertreten" is a verb in German.
