die Stellvertreterin
Translation
deputy (female), representative (female), substitute (female)
Examples
Sie ist die Stellvertreterin des Chefs.
She is the boss's deputy.
Die Stellvertreterin leitet heute die Sitzung.
The deputy is leading the meeting today.
Grammar Patterns
the deputy ((of sb.)) die Stellvertreterin ((j-s)) She is the deputy of the director.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vertreterin (representative), Repräsentantin (representative); Antonyms: Chefin (female boss), Vorgesetzte (female superior)
Etymology
From 'Stelle' (place) + 'vertreten' (to represent) + '-in' (female suffix). A female who represents someone in their place.
Memory Tips
She 'vertritt' (represents) someone at their 'Stelle' (place). The '-in' suffix marks her as female.