der Vizekanzler
Translation
Vice Chancellor
Examples
Der Vizekanzler vertritt den Kanzler.
The Vice Chancellor represents the Chancellor.
Er wurde zum neuen Vizekanzler ernannt.
He was appointed as the new Vice Chancellor.
Grammar Patterns
((as Vice Chancellor)) to act as Vice Chancellor The minister acts as Vice Chancellor.
((to be appointed Vice Chancellor)) to be appointed Vice Chancellor He was appointed Vice Chancellor.
Similar Words
Stellvertreter (deputy), zweiter Mann (second in command)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'Vize-' (vice, deputy) and 'Kanzler' (Chancellor). 'Vize-' comes from the Latin 'vice' meaning 'in place of'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'vice' as in 'vice president'. 'Vize-' means deputy or second in command to the 'Kanzler'.