German Conversation · Level 192
30 words
German word
amtieren
Pronunciation
IPA/amˈtiːʁən/
Meaning
- verbserve as
Example
Er amtiert seit zehn Jahren als Bürgermeister.
He has served as mayor for ten years.
More examples
Die Stellvertreterin amtiert kommissarisch als Vorsitzende.
The deputy is serving as acting chairperson.
Core concept
A person is officially carrying out the duties of a formal office while serving in that role.
Common phrases
als Vorsitzender amtieren
serve as chairperson
kommissarisch amtieren
serve in an acting capacity
Similar words
innehaben: Hold a formal public office or position.
bekleiden: Occupy a formal office or official position.
ausüben: Actively perform assigned duties or exercise official authority.
Definition in German
Ein Amt innehaben und als Amtsträger die Aufgaben dieses Amtes wahrnehmen.
Word origin
Amtieren is formed from the noun Amt, meaning an office or official position, with the verb-forming suffix -ieren.
Usage tips
- Amtieren is formal and commonly occurs with als plus the nominative role title, as in als Bürgermeister amtieren.