Deputy in German 🇩🇪

der Stellvertreter info.

Tips to remember the German word ‘der Stellvertreter’:

1. Break down the word: ‘der’ means ‘the’ (masculine); ‘Stell’ sounds like ‘stall’ and can be associated with ‘stall,’ meaning a substitute standing in until someone returns; ‘vertreter’ can be remembered by thinking of a representative or deputy.

2. Associate it with a visual image: Create a mental image of someone standing in a stall or at a representative’s desk, symbolizing the idea of a substitute or deputy.

3. Practice pronunciation: Repeat the word slowly, focusing on each syllable, until you feel comfortable pronouncing it correctly.

Explanations:
‘Der Stellvertreter’ in German means ‘the deputy’ or ‘the substitute.’ It refers to a person who acts on behalf of another, assuming their responsibilities and representing them.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– ‘Der Ersatz’ (substitute)
– ‘Der Vertreter’ (representative)
– ‘Der Ersatzmann’ (stand-in)

Alternate meanings and slang:
In slang or informal contexts, ‘Stellvertreter’ can also refer to someone who takes the place of another person temporarily.

Examples of sentences:

1. Mein Stellvertreter wird während meiner Abwesenheit die Besprechung leiten.
(My deputy will lead the meeting in my absence.)

2. Der Stellvertreter des Bürgermeisters unterschrieb die Dokumente an seiner Stelle.
(The deputy mayor signed the documents on his behalf.)

3. Sie war sein Stellvertreter, als er im Urlaub war.
(She was his substitute when he was on vacation.)

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