der Stellvertreter, –
deputy
Eine Person, die die Aufgaben und Pflichten von jemand anderem übernimmt, wenn dieser nicht da ist oder keine Zeit hat.
The German word "Stellvertreter" is a noun that translates to "representative" or "deputy". It is made up of two parts: "Stell" (from "stellen," which means "to place" or "to set") and "vertreter" (which comes from "vertreten," meaning "to represent"). A "Stellvertreter" typically undertakes the responsibilities of another person in their absence or acts on their behalf.
Similar words in German include "Vertreter" (representative) and "Beauftragter" (agent or authorized person). The difference is that while "Vertreter" can refer broadly to any representative, "Stellvertreter" specifically emphasizes that the person is acting in place of someone else, and "Beauftragter" indicates they are appointed for a specific task or responsibility.
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Examples
Mein Stellvertreter übernimmt meine Aufgaben, wenn ich abwesend bin.noun
My deputy takes over my tasks when I am absent.
Der Stellvertreter wird heute die Sitzung leiten.noun
The deputy will chair the meeting today.
Morgen übernimmt der Stellvertreter die Verantwortung.noun
Tomorrow, the deputy will take over the responsibility.
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