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agent in Dutch

agent in Dutch is agent, vertegenwoordiger, lasthebber — agent means a person who acts on behalf of another, especially in business or legal matters.

agent in Dutch

agent
noun
One who exerts power, or has the power to act.
agent
noun
One who acts for, or in the place of, another (the principal), by that person's authority; someone entrusted to act on behalf of or in behalf of another, such as to transact business for them.
vertegenwoordiger
noun
One who acts for, or in the place of, another (the principal), by that person's authority; someone entrusted to act on behalf of or in behalf of another, such as to transact business for them.
lasthebber
noun
One who acts for, or in the place of, another (the principal), by that person's authority; someone entrusted to act on behalf of or in behalf of another, such as to transact business for them.
tussenpersoon
noun
One who acts for, or in the place of, another (the principal), by that person's authority; someone entrusted to act on behalf of or in behalf of another, such as to transact business for them.
bewerker
noun
An active power or cause or substance; something (e.g. biological, chemical, thermal, etc.) that has the power to produce an effect.
handelend persoon
noun
(grammar) The participant of a situation that carries out the action in this situation, e.g. "the boy" in the sentences "The boy kicked the ball" and "The ball was kicked by the boy".

What does "agent" mean?

  1. noun A person who acts on behalf of another, especially in business or legal matters.
    "The talent agent found her a part in a new television series."
  2. noun A person who works, often secretly, for a government or intelligence organization.
    "In the film, a secret agent escapes from a heavily guarded embassy."
  3. noun A substance or force that produces an effect.
    "Yeast is the raising agent that makes the bread dough rise."
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agent in a sentence

  • The talent agent found her a part in a new television series.
  • Her literary agent negotiated the book deal.
  • In the film, a secret agent escapes from a heavily guarded embassy.
  • The agent passed classified information to headquarters.

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What is "agent" in Dutch?
"agent" in Dutch is agent, vertegenwoordiger, lasthebber. agent means: A person who acts on behalf of another, especially in business or legal matters.
How do you use "agent" in a sentence?
Example: "The talent agent found her a part in a new television series." In Dutch, "agent" is agent, vertegenwoordiger, lasthebber.
Are there other ways to say "agent" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "agent": agent, vertegenwoordiger, lasthebber, tussenpersoon, bewerker, handelend persoon.
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