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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
adj
Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
amtierend
adj
Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
geschäftsführend
adj
Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
Schauspielkunst
noun
(uncountable, drama) The occupation of an actor.

What does "acting" mean?

  1. adj Temporarily performing the duties of another role or position.
    "She was named acting manager while the director was on leave."
  2. noun The profession or craft of performing roles in plays, film, or television.
    "He studied acting at drama school for three years."
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acting in a sentence

  • She was named acting manager while the director was on leave.
  • He studied acting at drama school for three years.

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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: "She was named acting manager while the director was on leave." 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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