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German Word of the Day

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die Vertretung (-en)  replacement, substitute (teacher), deputy; representation (of firm, agency, etc.); agency, office

Das teilt die Vertretung der Reederei in Hamburg mit.
That was announced by the Hamburg office of the shipping company.

Related: diplomatische Vertretung diplomatic mission, embassy, in Vertretung on behalf of, representing; in place of, replacing, der Vertreter representative, agent; sales representative; substitute, replacement; supporter, advocate

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