German word

Vertreterin

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈtʁeːtəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrepresentative

Example

Die Vertreterin spricht mit dem Kunden.

The representative is talking to the customer.

Illustration for Vertreterin (representative)

More examples

Die gewählte Vertreterin setzte sich für die Mitarbeitenden ein.

The elected representative stood up for the employees.

Core concept

A woman steps into another person's role, handling their dealings, decisions, or negotiations.

Common phrases

  • gewählte Vertreterin

    elected representative

  • als Vertreterin in Verhandlungen

    as a representative in negotiations

Similar words

Repräsentantin: A woman officially representing an organization in dealings with outsiders.
Beauftragte: A woman formally assigned to carry out a specific task or duty.
Bevollmächtigte: A woman authorized to act for another person in legal matters or procedures.
Delegierte: A woman chosen to represent a group and convey its views or decisions at a meeting.

Definition in German

Eine weibliche Person, die für jemand anderen rechtlich oder beruflich auftritt und Entscheidungen oder Verhandlungen übernimmt.

Word origin

Vertreterin is formed from Vertreter with the feminine suffix -in; Vertreter comes from vertreten, based on treten, meaning to stand in another person's place.

Usage tips

  • The plural is Vertreterinnen, with -innen replacing the singular ending -in.

Other meanings

  • agentnoun

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