No. 1,059 in German
vertreter
Representative; substitute; agent.
In a sentence
Der Vertreter besucht regelmäßig die Kunden, um sie über neue Produkte zu informieren.
The sales representative regularly visits the clients to inform them about new products.
In this sentence, 'Vertreter' refers to a sales representative or company agent visiting clients.
Als Vertreter des Direktors führte ich das Gespräch.
As the representative of the director, I conducted the meeting.
Here, 'Vertreter' denotes a person acting as a substitute or delegate for another individual, specifically the director.
Die Vertreter der verschiedenen Länder trafen sich zur Konferenz.
The representatives of various countries met for the conference.
In this context, 'Vertreter' signifies diplomatic or official delegates representing countries in an international meeting.
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