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 or act on behalf of someone officially(official representation)
a.to act as an official representative or spokesperson
Der Anwalt vertritt seinen Mandanten vor Gericht.—The lawyer represents his client in court.
2.to substitute for; to stand in for temporarily(replacement/substitution)
a.to take someone's place in a function or activity
Sie vertritt heute den erkrankten Kollegen.—She is standing in for the sick colleague 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.
