incumbent in German
incumbent in German is abstützend, aufliegend, liegend — incumbent means currently holding an office or position.
incumbent in German
abstützend
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
aufliegend
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
liegend
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
ruhend
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
amtierend
Pflicht
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.
obliegend
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.
obligatorisch
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.
Amtsinhaber
The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.
Inhaber
The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.
Stelleninhaber
The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.
Marktführer
(business) A holder of a position as supplier to a market or market segment that allows the holder to earn above-normal profits.
Platzhirsch
(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?
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adj Currently holding an office or position.
"The incumbent mayor won re-election by a wide margin."
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adj Required of someone because of their role or position.
"It is incumbent upon the CEO to keep shareholders informed."
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noun The person who currently holds an office or position.
"The challenger struggled to unseat the incumbent."
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incumbent in a sentence
- The incumbent mayor won re-election by a wide margin.
- The incumbent champion defended her title in front of a cheering crowd.
- It is incumbent upon the CEO to keep shareholders informed.
- It is incumbent on teachers to keep their pupils safe.
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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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