VERB
vertreten/fɛɐ̯ˈtʁeːtn̩/to represent; to substitute for; to stand in for
vertreten is a German verb that means to represent, to substitute for, or to stand in for. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtʁeːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "vertrat" and the past participle is "vertreten".
Definitions
1.to represent someone/something, act on behalf of(institutional/official)
a.to represent a person, group or organization officially
Sie vertritt die Firma auf der Konferenz.—She is representing the company at the conference.
2.to stand in for someone; take over someone's duties(replacement/substitution)
a.to act as a substitute for someone temporarily
Er vertritt heute seinen Kollegen im Unterricht.—He is substituting for his colleague in class today.
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 for, or to stand in for. 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.
