envoy
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envoy
A diplomatic representative of a state who performs official duties in another country. The rank is often below that of an ambassador.
Der Sondergesandte der Vereinten Nationen reiste in die Krisenregion.
The special envoy of the United Nations traveled to the crisis region.
The word 'Gesandter' (envoy) is derived from the verb 'senden' (to send). A 'Gesandter' is therefore literally a person who was 'gesendet' (sent) to deliver a message or carry out a mission.
Der König entsandte einen Gesandten, um über den Frieden zu verhandeln.
The king sent an envoy to negotiate peace.
'Gesandter' (envoy) is a substantivized participle and is declined like an adjective. Pay attention to the endings: 'der Gesandte' (nominative), 'einen Gesandten' (accusative), 'dem Gesandten' (dative).
Wir erwarten die Ankunft des Gesandten am Abend.
We expect the envoy's arrival in the evening.
This word belongs to the formal language of politics and diplomacy. It is often used in official news and reports about international relations.
Ein Gesandter der EU reist morgen in die Hauptstadt.
An EU envoy is traveling to the capital tomorrow.
In a religious or figurative sense, the most common collocation is 'Gesandter Gottes' (messenger of God). This refers to a person who delivers a divine message, such as a prophet.
In der Geschichte wird er als Gesandter des Friedens beschrieben.
In the story, he is described as a messenger of peace.
representative / substitute
'der Vertreter' and 'der Gesandte' can both mean a person who acts on behalf of others. However, 'der Vertreter' is much more general. He can speak and act for a company, a group, or another person, for example in sales or in negotiations. 'der Gesandte' is more specific and sounds more official. It usually means a person who diplomatically represents a state in another country. In everyday language, people therefore usually say 'Vertreter'. 'Gesandter' fits especially in political or diplomatic contexts.
Der Gesandte nahm an den Gesprächen zwischen den beiden Ländern teil.
The envoy took part in the talks between the two countries.
Beim Termin spricht ein Vertreter der Versicherung mit den Kunden.
At the appointment, a representative from the insurance company speaks with the customers.