represent
"vertreten"
verb
Meaning: to represent
Der Anwalt wird mich vor Gericht vertreten.
The lawyer will represent me in court.
Meaning: to substitute
Kannst du mich morgen im Büro vertreten?
Can you substitute for me at the office tomorrow?
Meaning: to advocate
Er verteidigt und vertritt seine politischen Ideen leidenschaftlich.
He passionately defends and advocates his political ideas.
Meaning: to stand in for
Ich werde dich während deiner Abwesenheit vertreten.
I will stand in for you during your absence.
Meaning: to uphold
Die Organisation setzt sich dafür ein, die Menschenrechte zu vertreten.
The organization advocates for upholding human rights.
A1: Ich vertrete meinen Freund im Meeting.
A1: I am representing my friend in the meeting.
A1: Sie vertreten ihre Meinung lautstark.
A1: They are voicing their opinion loudly.
A1: Er verteidigt und vertritt seine Familie.
A1: He defends and represents his family.
B1: Der Anwalt hat den Angeklagten vor Gericht vertreten.
B1: The lawyer represented the defendant in court.
B1: Die Gewerkschaft vertritt die Interessen der Arbeiter.
B1: The trade union represents the interests of the workers.
B2: Ich werde dich bei der Verhandlung vertreten.
B2: I will represent you at the negotiation.
B2: Er hat mich gut vertreten, als ich krank war.
B2: He represented me well when I was sick.
C1: Die Politikerin vertritt eine liberale Haltung zu Einwanderung.
C1: The politician advocates a liberal stance on immigration.
C1: Der Künstler vertritt eine avantgardistische Kunstrichtung.
C1: The artist represents an avant-garde art movement.
C2: Die Anwältin hat ihren Mandanten erfolgreich vor Gericht vertreten und freigesprochen.
C2: The lawyer successfully represented her client in court and got him acquitted.
The word "vertreten" is a German verb that means "to represent" or "to substitute".
When used in the context of representing someone, it refers to acting on behalf of another person or group, usually in an official capacity. This can include legal representation, such as a lawyer representing a client in court, or political representation, where elected officials represent the interests of their constituents.
In the context of substitution, "vertreten" can mean temporarily taking over someone else's duties or responsibilities. For example, if a colleague is sick and unable to attend a meeting, you might be asked to "vertreten" them by attending the meeting in their place.