deputy
die Stellvertreterin, die Stellvertreterinnen
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deputy
A woman who represents another person and takes over their duties or role, especially when that person is absent.
Während der Direktor abwesend war, leitete seine Stellvertreterin die Schule.
While the principal was absent, her deputy ran the school.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Stellvertreterinnen |
| genitive | der Stellvertreterin |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Stellvertreterin | die Stellvertreterinnen |
| accusative | die Stellvertreterin | die Stellvertreterinnen |
| dative | der Stellvertreterin | den Stellvertreterinnen |
| genitive | der Stellvertreterin | der Stellvertreterinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Stellvertreterin' (female deputy) often follows 'als' (as), especially with verbs such as 'arbeiten' (to work) or 'fungieren' (to serve): 'Sie fungiert als Stellvertreterin.' (She serves as a deputy.) With 'sein' (to be), the role designation is used without 'als': 'Sie ist die Stellvertreterin der Abteilungsleiterin.' (She is the department head's deputy.)
Sie fungiert als Stellvertreterin der Abteilungsleiterin.
She serves as the department head's deputy.
Während des Urlaubs arbeitet Frau Bauer als Stellvertreterin des Schulleiters.
During her vacation, Ms. Bauer works as the principal's deputy.
The person or role being represented often appears in the genitive after 'Stellvertreterin' (female deputy). This makes it clear whom or which position she is responsible for.
Die Stellvertreterin des Bürgermeisters begrüßte die Gäste.
The mayor's deputy welcomed the guests.
Die Stellvertreterin der Abteilungsleiterin nahm an der Besprechung teil.
The department head's deputy attended the meeting.
Verbs such as 'Aufgaben übernehmen' (to take on duties), 'einspringen' (to step in), 'eine Sitzung leiten' (to chair a meeting), and 'jemanden vertreten' (to represent someone) frequently occur with 'Stellvertreterin' (female deputy). These expressions describe the practical work involved in this role.
Die Stellvertreterin leitete die Sitzung und beantwortete die Fragen der Mitarbeitenden.
The deputy chaired the meeting and answered the employees' questions.
