Vertreter/fɛɐ̯ˈtʁeːtɐ/representative; agent; substitute
Vertreter is a German noun that means representative, agent, or substitute. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtʁeːtɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Vertreter".
Definitions
1.a person who represents others, especially in business or official matters(business, general)
a.commercial agent or salesperson
Der Vertreter besucht regelmäßig seine Kunden.—The sales representative regularly visits his customers.
2.a person acting on behalf of a group, company, or authority(organization, authority)
a.delegate or spokesperson
Die Vertreter der Parteien trafen sich zum Gespräch.—The representatives of the parties met for talks.
3.someone who temporarily takes the place of another(education, informal)
a.substitute (teacher)
Morgen haben wir einen Vertreter, weil unsere Lehrerin krank ist.—Tomorrow we have a substitute teacher because our teacher is ill.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Vertreter | die Vertreter |
| Genitive | des Vertreters | der Vertreter |
| Dative | dem Vertreter | den Vertretern |
| Accusative | den Vertreter | die Vertreter |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vertreter" mean in English?
- "Vertreter" means representative, agent, or substitute. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vertreter"?
- "Vertreter" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtʁeːtɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vertreter" der, die, or das?
- "Vertreter" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Vertreter"?
- The plural of "Vertreter" is "Vertreter".
- What part of speech is "Vertreter"?
- "Vertreter" is a noun in German.
