German word

Vize

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfiːt͡sə/

Meaning

  • masculine nounvice president

Example

Die Stimme des Vizes war wichtig.

The vice president's voice was important.

Illustration for Vize (vice president)

More examples

Glücklicherweise war der Vize anwesend und übernahm die Aufgabe.

Fortunately, the vice president was present and took over the task.

Core concept

One office has a principal holder and a nearby substitute who helps run it and steps in when necessary.

Common phrases

  • Vizepräsident

    vice president

  • als Vize

    as vice president

  • zum Vize ernannt

    appointed vice president

Similar words

Vizepräsident: A deputy who often represents a leader at meetings and official events.
Stellvertreter: A person appointed to take over specific duties or a role temporarily.
Assistent: A person who helps a superior with supportive and routine tasks.
Vertreter: A person who acts or speaks on behalf of someone else.

Definition in German

Stellvertreter einer Führungsperson in Firma, Verein oder Behörde, der bei Abwesenheit oder zur Unterstützung Aufgaben übernimmt.

Word origin

Vize traces back through the compound element Vize- to Latin vice, which expresses the idea of acting in another person's place.

Usage tips

  • The standalone noun Vize takes ordinary noun case endings, as in mit dem Vize and die Stimme des Vizes.

Other meanings

  • vice chairpersonnoun
  • deputynoun
  • deputy chairpersonnoun

Opposites

  • Präsidentpresidentnoun
  • Vorsitzenderchairpersonnoun

Related words

  • Vizepräsidentvice presidentnoun
  • Vizepräsidentinvice presidentnoun
  • Vizepräsidentschaftvice presidencynoun

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