der Landeshauptmannstellvertreter
Translation
deputy state governor, deputy premier
Examples
Der Landeshauptmannstellvertreter übernimmt die Aufgaben.
The deputy state governor takes over the duties.
Er wurde zum Landeshauptmannstellvertreter ernannt.
He was appointed deputy state governor.
Grammar Patterns
((der Landeshauptmannstellvertreter)) as subject + verb The deputy state governor leads the meeting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vizegouverneur (vice-governor), Vize-Landeshauptmann
Etymology
A compound of 'Landeshauptmann' (state governor) and 'Stellvertreter' (deputy). 'Stellvertreter' itself comes from 'Stelle' (place) + 'vertreten' (to represent).
Memory Tips
Break down this long word: 'Landeshauptmann' (state governor) + 'Stellvertreter' (deputy). It's the deputy to the state governor.