vertrittst

Vertrittst is the second-person singular present tense form of the German verb vertreten, meaning to represent, to stand in for, or to advocate. It is used when addressing someone informally (du) and corresponds to the English “you represent.” The verb vertreten has other forms such as vertritt (he/she/it represents) and vertreten (we/they represent, or the infinitive). The specific form vertrittst is commonly encountered in everyday speech and writing.

Etymology and form

The verb vertreten combines the prefix ver- with the root treten (to step) and has developed a broader meaning over time, including representing a position, a group, or a client. In present-tense conjugation, the du-form is vertrittst, yielding the spelling vertrittst in standard usage. The related noun forms include Vertreter (representative) and Vertretung (representation).

Usage notes

Verteilen is used in political, legal, business, and general debate contexts to express that someone represents a view, interests, or a person. The informal du-form vertrittst is appropriate in casual conversation, while Sie vertreten is used for formal address. In writing, vertraglich or legally precise contexts may use “vertreten” to denote legal representation, while “repräsentieren” can be used for broader representation or advocacy.

Examples

- Du vertrittst eine andere Meinung in der Diskussion.

- Du vertrittst die Interessen deines Klienten.

- Die Partei vertritt eine neue Position in der Debatte.

See also

Vertreten, Vertreter, Vertretung, Repräsentation.