vice / deputy
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vice / deputy
Colloquial short form for a person in a deputy or substitute position, for example vice president, vice chancellor, or runner-up.
Da der Präsident krank ist, wird der Vize die Rede halten.
Since the president is ill, the vice president will give the speech.
'Vize' is the short form of words that begin with the prefix 'Vize-' (vice-), for example 'Vizepräsident' (vice president) or 'Vizekanzler' (vice chancellor). The prefix comes from Latin and means 'in place of' or 'deputy'.
Der Vizepräsident leitet die Firma, wenn der Präsident abwesend ist.
The vice president runs the company when the president is absent.
The word 'der Vize' (the vice/deputy) is colloquial. In formal or official situations, the full form such as 'der Vizepräsident' (the vice president) or 'die Vizekanzlerin' (the female vice chancellor) is always used.
Unser Chef ist im Urlaub, aber der Vize ist da.
Our boss is on vacation, but the deputy is here.
The prefix 'Vize-' (vice-) and the short form 'der Vize' (the vice/deputy) are common in various fields, especially in politics ('Vizekanzler' = vice chancellor), in companies ('Vizechef' = deputy boss), and in sports ('Vizemeister' = runner-up).
Die Mannschaft wurde zum dritten Mal in Folge nur Vizemeister.
The team finished as runner-up for the third time in a row.
deputy / representative
Stellvertreter is the official term for someone who is designated to take over another person’s duties in their absence. Vize is a colloquial term for an established deputy position or the person holding that rank. Use Stellvertreter for the function and Vize as a short, informal title for the position.
Während die Präsidentin krank ist, übernimmt ihr Vize die Sitzung.
While the president is ill, her vice is chairing the meeting.
Während die Präsidentin krank ist, übernimmt ihr Stellvertreter die Sitzung.
While the president is ill, her deputy is chairing the meeting.
