English–German

“candidacy” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kandidaˈtuːɐ̯/

Example

Sie hat ihre Kandidatur eingereicht.

She has filed her candidacy.

Illustration for Kandidatur (candidacy)

How to say “candidacy” in German

“Candidacy” in German is Kandidatur.

An official bid puts someone forward for election or appointment to an office.

Full entry for Kandidatur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kandidatur

Im Café sprachen sie über eine mögliche Kandidatur.

In the café, they talked about a possible candidacy.

Tips for using Kandidatur

  • Kandidatur is more formal than Bewerbung and specifically concerns seeking an office rather than applying for an ordinary job.

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