German word

amtierend

Pronunciation

IPA/amˈtiːʁənt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveincumbent

Example

Sie ist die amtierende Vorsitzende des Vereins.

She is the incumbent chair of the association.

Illustration for amtierend (incumbent)

More examples

Der amtierende Präsident traf die Delegation.

The incumbent president met the delegation.

Core concept

An officeholder still carries the title while the current term remains in progress.

Common phrases

  • der amtierende Präsident

    the incumbent president

  • die amtierende Bundeskanzlerin

    the incumbent Federal Chancellor

Similar words

aktuell: Existing or relevant at the present time.
derzeitig: Applying to the current time or period.

Definition in German

Im Amt befindlich; bezeichnet Personen, die aktuell ein Amt bekleiden.

Word origin

Amtierend comes from German amtieren, meaning to serve in an office, and its present participle presents that service as ongoing.

Usage tips

  • Amtierend can describe elected or appointed role holders, not only government officials, including an amtierende Vorsitzende of an association.

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