der Stellvertretende
Translation
deputy, substitute, representative, vice
Examples
Der Stellvertretende leitet heute die Sitzung.
The deputy is leading the meeting today.
Sie ist die Stellvertretende des Direktors.
She is the director's deputy.
Ich spreche als sein Stellvertretender.
I am speaking as his deputy.
Grammar Patterns
((j-s)) ((as a noun with genitive)) someone's deputy. He is the deputy of the director.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Vertreter, der Ersatz (substitute)
Etymology
From 'Stelle' (place) + 'vertreten' (to represent). It means a person who 'represents the place' of another. It's a nominalized adjective.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Stelle vertreten' → 'to represent a place'. This makes the meaning 'deputy' or 'representative' clear.