agent in German
agent in German is Agent, Agentin, Wirkstoff — agent means a person who acts on behalf of another, especially in business or legal matters.
agent in German
Agent
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.
Agentin
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.
Wirkstoff
An active power or cause or substance; something (e.g. biological, chemical, thermal, etc.) that has the power to produce an effect.
Agens
(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?
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noun A person who acts on behalf of another, especially in business or legal matters.
"Her literary agent negotiated the book deal."
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noun A person who works, often secretly, for a government or intelligence organization.
"The agent passed classified information to headquarters."
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noun A substance or force that produces an effect.
"Bleach is a powerful cleaning agent."
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agent in a sentence
- Her literary agent negotiated the book deal.
- The estate agent showed us three houses.
- The agent passed classified information to headquarters.
- He was recruited as a double agent.
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What is "agent" in German?
"agent" in German is Agent, Agentin, Wirkstoff. 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: "Her literary agent negotiated the book deal." In German, "agent" is Agent, Agentin, Wirkstoff.
Are there other ways to say "agent" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "agent": Agent, Agentin, Wirkstoff, Agens.
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