English–German
“acting” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔmɪˈsaːʁɪʃ/
Example
Er ist kommissarischer Vorsitzender des Vereins.
He is the acting chairman of the association.
How to say “acting” in German
“Acting” in German is kommissarisch.
An interim officeholder keeps an organization running while the permanent appointment is still pending.
Example sentences with kommissarisch
Er musste kommissarisch die Leitung übernehmen, bis ein neuer Direktor gefunden war.
He had to take over leadership on an interim basis until a new director was found.
Tips for using kommissarisch
- Kommissarisch is mainly administrative and applies to offices or roles, so it is not the usual word for every temporary object or arrangement.