acting in German
acting in German is stellvertretend, amtierend, geschäftsführend — acting means temporarily performing the duties of another role or position.
acting in German
stellvertretend
Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
amtierend
Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
geschäftsführend
Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
Schauspielkunst
(uncountable, drama) The occupation of an actor.
What does "acting" mean?
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adj Temporarily performing the duties of another role or position.
"The acting head teacher met the parents while the principal was away."
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noun The profession or craft of performing roles in plays, film, or television.
"Her acting in the school play impressed everyone in the audience."
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acting in a sentence
- The acting head teacher met the parents while the principal was away.
- He took over as acting captain after the skipper was injured.
- Her acting in the school play impressed everyone in the audience.
- Acting requires memorising lines and showing emotion on cue.
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What is "acting" in German?
"acting" in German is stellvertretend, amtierend, geschäftsführend. acting means: Temporarily performing the duties of another role or position.
How do you use "acting" in a sentence?
Example: "The acting head teacher met the parents while the principal was away." In German, "acting" is stellvertretend, amtierend, geschäftsführend.
Are there other ways to say "acting" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "acting": stellvertretend, amtierend, geschäftsführend, Schauspielkunst.
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