English–German

“front-runner” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/faˌvoːˈʁiːt/

Example

Als Favorit geht er ins Finale.

As the front-runner, he is heading into the final.

Illustration for Favorit (front-runner)

How to say “front-runner” in German

“Front-runner” in German is Favorit.

A contender at the front of a race, surrounded by confidence that it will finish first.

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

Example sentences with Favorit

Der Favorit des Turniers steht unter Druck.

The tournament front-runner is under pressure.

Tips for using Favorit

  • Favorit usually means a likely winner or leading candidate, while English favorite more often means a preferred or beloved person or thing.

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