stellvertretend
Translation
deputy, acting, representative, on behalf of
Examples
Der stellvertretende Direktor leitet die Sitzung.
The deputy director is leading the meeting.
Er sprach stellvertretend für die ganze Gruppe.
He spoke on behalf of the whole group.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) deputy/acting ((noun)) The acting manager is here today.
((für+4)) on behalf of (sb./sth.) She is speaking on behalf of all employees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: amtierend (acting), kommissarisch (provisional)
Etymology
From 'Stelle' (place, position) + 'vertretend' (representing). It literally means 'place-representing'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Stelle' (place/position) + 'vertretend' (representing). Someone representing a position.