tegenwoordigen
Tegenwoordigen is a Dutch verb meaning to represent. It denotes acting on behalf of another person or group, for example in legal, administrative, or political contexts, or presenting something on behalf of a concept or organization. In English, equivalents include “to represent” or “to stand for.”
Usage and scope: The verb is transitive and typically governs a direct object that is a person,
Conjugation and forms: Present tense: ik vertegenwoordig; jij vertegenwoordigt; hij/zij vertegenwoordigt; wij vertegenwoordigen; jullie vertegenwoordigen; zij
Related terms and nuances: The noun forms include “vertegenwoordiger” (representative) and “vertegenwoordiging” (representation). In legal contexts,
See also: Representation, Representative, Legal representation.