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Describes a person or group that acts or is active in a particular function or role. It is the present participle of the verb 'agieren' (to act).
Der als Vermittler agierende Diplomat konnte eine Einigung erzielen.
The diplomat acting as mediator was able to reach an agreement.
'Agierend' (acting) is the present participle of the verb 'agieren' (to act, to be active). It is used like an adjective to describe an active action.
Die im Hintergrund agierenden Helfer sorgten für einen reibungslosen Ablauf.
The helpers acting in the background ensured that everything ran smoothly.
This word is often used in participial constructions that can replace a relative clause. It then comes before the noun it describes.
Die schnell agierende Feuerwehr konnte den Brand löschen.
The quickly acting fire department was able to put out the fire.
The role or function is often specified more closely with the preposition 'als' (as) or with an adverb. Typical combinations are 'als Chef agierend' (acting as the boss), 'selbstständig agierend' (acting independently), or 'international agierend' (operating internationally).
Der als Schiedsrichter agierende Lehrer beendete das Spiel.
The teacher acting as referee ended the game.
'Agierend' (acting) is mainly used in written language, especially in journalistic, official, or academic texts. It sounds more formal.
Der global agierende Konzern hat seinen Hauptsitz in Deutschland.
The globally operating corporation has its headquarters in Germany.
active / employed
'tätig' and 'agierend' both describe someone acting or being active in a role. 'tätig' is often used when someone is employed professionally in a field, for example in a company or in medicine. In 'tätig werden' (to take action), it also means that someone starts acting in order to solve something. 'agierend' puts more emphasis on active action in a particular function or situation and sounds more formal. In everyday language, 'tätig' is usually more natural; 'agierend' fits better in reports, analyses, or official texts.
Die agierenden Personen im Projekt müssen ihre Entscheidungen gut erklären.
The people acting in the project must explain their decisions clearly.
Meine Schwester ist seit fünf Jahren als Ärztin in einer Klinik tätig.
My sister has been employed as a doctor in a clinic for five years.