die Vertretung
Translation
representation, substitution, agency, deputyship
Examples
Ich übernehme die Vertretung für meine Kollegin.
I am substituting for my colleague.
Die Firma hat eine Vertretung in Berlin.
The company has a representation in Berlin.
Er handelte in Vertretung des Chefs.
He acted on behalf of the boss.
Grammar Patterns
to substitute for ((sb.)) I am substituting for my sick colleague.
to act on behalf of ((sb.)) She acted on behalf of the manager.
Similar Words
Repräsentation (representation), Stellvertretung (substitution), Agentur (agency)
Etymology
The noun form of the verb 'vertreten' (to represent). The suffix '-ung' typically forms a feminine noun from a verb.
Memory Tips
Remember that nouns ending in '-ung' are feminine (die). It refers to the act of representing or the place that represents (agency).