Vertreters
Vertreters is the genitive singular form of the German noun Vertreter, which means representative, delegate, or agent. In standard use, Vertreters itself does not function as an independent lexical entry; it is the grammatical ending used to indicate possession in phrases referring to a single male representative.
Etymology and form: Vertreter is derived from the verb vertreten, meaning to represent. The masculine singular
Usage notes: Vertreters is typically seen in phrases that specify something belonging to or associated with
Examples: Die Stimme des Vertreters war entscheidend. Das Mandat des Vertreters wurde verlängert. Im Vergleich dazu
Context and clarity: In most contemporary texts, writers use Vertreter combined with the appropriate possessive article