Vertretung/ˌfɛɐ̯ˈtʁeːtʊŋ/representation; substitute; agency
Vertretung is a German noun that means representation, substitute, or agency. It is pronounced /ˌfɛɐ̯ˈtʁeːtʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Vertretungen".
Definitions
1.person who acts as a substitute, deputy, or in place of someone(person/role)
a.person temporarily taking over someone's duties
Frau Müller ist meine Vertretung während meines Urlaubs.—Ms Müller is my substitute during my vacation.
2.act of representing someone, especially officially or in negotiations(concept)
a.representation in an official function or institution
Er übernimmt die Vertretung der Firma bei den Verhandlungen.—He takes over the company's representation at the negotiations.
3.agency or branch representing a larger organization(organization/agency)
a.branch office, representation abroad, or similar official body
Die deutsche Vertretung in Paris ist für Visafragen zuständig.—The German agency in Paris is responsible for visa issues.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Vertretung | die Vertretungen |
| Genitive | der Vertretung | der Vertretungen |
| Dative | der Vertretung | den Vertretungen |
| Accusative | die Vertretung | die Vertretungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vertretung" mean in English?
- "Vertretung" means representation, substitute, or agency. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vertretung"?
- "Vertretung" is pronounced /ˌfɛɐ̯ˈtʁeːtʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vertretung" der, die, or das?
- "Vertretung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Vertretung"?
- The plural of "Vertretung" is "Vertretungen".
- What part of speech is "Vertretung"?
- "Vertretung" is a noun in German.
