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incumbent in German

incumbent in German is abstützend, aufliegend, liegend — incumbent means currently holding an office or position.

incumbent in German

abstützend
adj
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
aufliegend
adj
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
liegend
adj
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
ruhend
adj
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
amtierend
adj
Pflicht
adj
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.
obliegend
adj
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.
obligatorisch
adj
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.
Amtsinhaber
noun
The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.
Inhaber
noun
The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.
Stelleninhaber
noun
The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.
Marktführer
noun
(business) A holder of a position as supplier to a market or market segment that allows the holder to earn above-normal profits.
Platzhirsch
noun
(business) A holder of a position as supplier to a market or market segment that allows the holder to earn above-normal profits.

What does "incumbent" mean?

  1. adj Currently holding an office or position.
    "The incumbent mayor won re-election by a wide margin."
  2. adj Required of someone because of their role or position.
    "It is incumbent upon the CEO to keep shareholders informed."
  3. noun The person who currently holds an office or position.
    "The challenger struggled to unseat the incumbent."

incumbent in a sentence

  • The incumbent mayor won re-election by a wide margin.
  • It is incumbent upon the CEO to keep shareholders informed.
  • The challenger struggled to unseat the incumbent.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "incumbent" in German?

"incumbent" in German is abstützend, aufliegend, liegend. incumbent means: Currently holding an office or position.

How do you use "incumbent" in a sentence?

Example: "The incumbent mayor won re-election by a wide margin." In German, "incumbent" is abstützend, aufliegend, liegend.

Are there other ways to say "incumbent" in German?

Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "incumbent": abstützend, aufliegend, liegend, ruhend, amtierend, Pflicht.

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