die Stellvertreterin
Translation
female deputies, female representatives, female substitutes
Examples
Die Stellvertreterinnen leiten heute die Besprechung.
The female deputies are leading the meeting today.
Zwei Stellvertreterinnen wurden neu gewählt.
Two new female deputies were elected.
Grammar Patterns
to be the deputy ((of sb.)) Stellvertreterin ((von+3)) sein She is the director's deputy.
Similar Words
Vertreterin (representative), Abgeordnete (delegate), Delegierte (delegate)
Etymology
From 'Stelle' (place) + 'vertreten' (to represent) + '-in' (female suffix). A woman who represents someone in their place.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Stelle' (place) + 'vertreten' (represent) + '-in' (female). She represents someone in their place.