die Befugte / der Befugte
Translation
authorised person
Examples
Die Befugte hat die Akte unterzeichnet.
The authorised person signed the file.
Bitte wenden Sie sich an einen Befugten.
Please contact an authorised person.
Grammar Patterns
der/die Befugte the authorised person The authorised person will inform you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die berechtigte Person (the entitled person), der Verantwortliche (the responsible person)
Etymology
A nominalised adjective, from 'befugt' (authorised). It means 'the authorised one'.
Memory Tips
Simply the adjective 'befugt' turned into a noun. Remember to use 'der' for male and 'die' for female.