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.
representative / substitute
'der Vertreter' and 'der Vize' can both refer to a person who replaces or supports another person in a role. 'Vertreter' is neutral and general: someone temporarily takes over another person's tasks. 'Vize' is more colloquial and usually refers to a fixed deputy position, for example 'Vizepräsident' (vice president) or 'Vizekanzler' (vice chancellor). The words can be confused because both have to do with standing in for someone. If someone is only stepping in briefly, 'Vertreter' fits better; for an official second-in-command role, people often say 'Vize'.
Nach dem Rücktritt des Präsidenten leitete der Vize die Sitzung.
After the president resigned, the vice president chaired the meeting.
Während Frau Becker krank ist, übernimmt ihr Vertreter den Kurs.
While Ms. Becker is ill, her substitute is taking over the course.