representative
die Vertreterin, die Vertreterinnen
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representative
A woman who represents the interests of a person, group, or organization and acts on their behalf.
Die Vertreterin der Gewerkschaft nahm an den Verhandlungen teil.
The union representative took part in the negotiations.
sales representative
A woman who professionally offers a company's goods or services and advises customers, especially in the field sales sector.
Die Vertreterin stellte uns die neuen Büromöbel vor.
The sales representative showed us the new office furniture.
substitute
A woman who temporarily takes over another person's duties or acts in their place.
Während ihrer Krankheit kümmert sich eine Vertreterin um die Klasse.
While she is ill, a substitute teacher is taking care of the class.
exponent
A woman who supports a particular movement, doctrine, or way of thinking and is considered typical of it.
Die Malerin gilt als wichtige Vertreterin des Expressionismus.
The painter is considered an important exponent of Expressionism.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Vertreterinnen |
| genitive | der Vertreterin |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Vertreterin | die Vertreterinnen |
| accusative | die Vertreterin | die Vertreterinnen |
| dative | der Vertreterin | den Vertreterinnen |
| genitive | der Vertreterin | der Vertreterinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Vertreterin' is made up of 'Vertreter' (representative) and the ending '-in'. The ending indicates that the word refers to a female person who takes on a particular representative role.
Die Vertreterin sprach im Namen des Vereins zu den Gästen.
The representative spoke to the guests on behalf of the association.
In this meaning, the group or organization being represented often follows 'Vertreterin' in the genitive or with 'von'. Typical phrases include 'eine Vertreterin der Regierung' (a government representative), 'die Vertreterin der Stadt' (the city's representative), and 'als Vertreterin des Vereins sprechen' (to speak on behalf of the association).
Die Vertreterin der Studierenden setzte sich für bessere Lernbedingungen ein.
The student representative campaigned for better learning conditions.
In a professional sales context, 'Vertreterin' is often associated with a company, a product presentation, or customer advice. Typical activities include presenting products and advising customers.
Eine Vertreterin des Verlags beriet die Buchhandlung bei der Bestellung.
A representative of the publishing house advised the bookstore on its order.
In this meaning, references to a time or occasion such as illness, vacation, or absence indicate that the representative is taking over a task only temporarily. 'Für' (for) is often used with a person or position.
Für den erkrankten Abteilungsleiter war eine Vertreterin bei der Sitzung anwesend.
A substitute attended the meeting in place of the sick department head.
