English–German
“candidate” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanvɛɐ̯tɐ/
Example
Es gibt viele Anwärter für diese Stelle.
There are many candidates for this position.
How to say “candidate” in German
“Candidate” in German is Anwärter.
A contender whose qualifications or results make selection for a job, title, office, or award plausible.
Example sentences with Anwärter
Er gilt als ein Anwärter auf den Titel.
He is regarded as a contender for the title.
Tips for using Anwärter
- Anwärter is common in formal or journalistic contexts, while Bewerber often suits an ordinary job application and Kandidat is broader.
Other German words for “candidate”
Der Kandidat beantwortet die Fragen.
The candidate answers the questions.
Die Kandidatin erhielt viele Stimmen.
The candidate received many votes.