die Vizepräsidentin
vice president
The deputy of a president in a country, company, association, or organization.
EXAMPLE
Die Vizepräsidentin des Unternehmens wird die Konferenz eröffnen.
The vice president of the company will open the conference.
die Vizepräsidentin
vice president
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure: prefix
The prefix 'Vize-' means 'deputy' or 'second person in the hierarchy.' It can be combined with many other professional or functional titles, for example 'Vizekanzler' (vice chancellor) or 'Vizedirektor' (deputy director).
EXAMPLE
Der Vizedirektor leitet die Abteilung in Abwesenheit des Direktors.
The deputy director runs the department in the director's absence.
Word structure: ending
The ending '-in' is the typical German form used to refer to a female person in a role or profession. The base word is 'der Präsident' (the president).
EXAMPLE
Die neue Geschäftsführerin hat ihre Arbeit aufgenommen.
The new managing director has started her work.
Typical verbs
In connection with this position, the verbs 'wählen' (to elect), 'ernennen' (to appoint), and 'vertreten' (to represent / stand in for) are often used.
EXAMPLE
Sie wurde zur Vizepräsidentin des Europäischen Parlaments gewählt.
She was elected vice president of the European Parliament.
In real life
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