der Stellvertreter
Translation
deputy, representative, substitute, proxy
Examples
Der Stellvertreter leitet die Sitzung heute.
The deputy is leading the meeting today.
Er wurde zu meinem Stellvertreter ernannt.
He was appointed as my deputy.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((sb.'s)) deputy He is the boss's deputy.
to act as deputy ((for sb.)) She is acting as deputy for the director.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deputy, representative, substitute; Antonyms: superior, boss
Etymology
From 'Stelle' (place, position) + 'vertreten' (to represent). Literally, someone who represents a position.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who 'stands in your place' ('Stelle') and 'represents' ('vertreten') you when you're away.