der Vertreter
Translation
representative, agent, substitute, proponent
Examples
Der Vertreter der Firma kommt heute.
The company's representative is coming today.
Er ist ein Vertreter der modernen Kunst.
He is a proponent of modern art.
Mein Anwalt schickt einen Vertreter.
My lawyer is sending a substitute.
Der Handelsvertreter besucht viele Kunden.
The sales representative visits many customers.
Grammar Patterns
Vertreter ((of sb./sth.)) representative of sb./sth. He is the representative of the company.
Vertreter ((for sth.)) representative for sth. She is the representative for the sales department.
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Etymology
From the verb 'vertreten' (to represent). 'ver-' (for) + 'treten' (to step). Someone who 'steps in for' another person.
Memory Tips
Imagine a sales 'rep' (representative) who 'treads' (treten) the path for their company.