English–German
“serve as” in German
How to say “serve as” in German
“Serve as” in German is amtieren.
A person is officially carrying out the duties of a formal office while serving in that role.
Example sentences with amtieren
Die Stellvertreterin amtiert kommissarisch als Vorsitzende.
The deputy is serving as acting chairperson.
Tips for using amtieren
- Amtieren is formal and commonly occurs with als plus the nominative role title, as in als Bürgermeister amtieren.
Other German words for “serve as”
Sie fungiert als Beraterin für das Projekt.
She serves as an adviser for the project.