vertreten

vertreten

"Vertreten" means "to represent" or "to stand in for."

The term 'vertreten' here is used to express holding or representing a viewpoint or opinion.

Ich vertrete die Meinung, dass die Umwelt geschützt werden sollte.

I hold the opinion that the environment should be protected.

In this sentence, 'vertreten' means to act on behalf of someone, such as legal representation.

Die Anwältin wird ihren Klienten vor Gericht vertreten.

The lawyer will represent her client in court.

Here, 'vertreten' refers to substituting or standing in for someone in their role.

In der Sitzung hat der Kollege die erkrankte Managerin vertreten.

In the meeting, the colleague substituted the sick manager.