stellvertretend

Based on: selbst, vertreten
Adjective #435 Adjective
  1. deputy, acting
  2. by proxy, in place of, representing
1.

deputy, acting

(As an adjective for a person standing in for someone else - like "stellvertredender Leiter")
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2.

by proxy, in place of, representing

(In a sense of representing. Think of a speaker of the office, for instance who demands something speaking for the whole team.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'stellvertretend' have?

stellvertretend has 2 distinct meanings: 1. deputy, acting , 2. by proxy, in place of, representing .

What is 'stellvertretend' related to?

The word 'stellvertretend' is related to selbst and vertreten.

Where can I learn more about 'stellvertretend'?

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