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“leading candidate” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpɪtsn̩kandiˌdaːt/

Example

Viele Unterstützer wählen den Spitzenkandidaten.

Many supporters vote for the leading candidate.

Illustration for Spitzenkandidat (leading candidate)

How to say “leading candidate” in German

“Leading candidate” in German is Spitzenkandidat.

The person placed first in a party lineup and presented to the public as its leading representative.

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

Example sentences with Spitzenkandidat

Die Partei will den Spitzenkandidaten für die Europawahl stellen.

The party wants to field the leading candidate for the European elections.

Tips for using Spitzenkandidat

  • The feminine form is Spitzenkandidatin, while the plural masculine form is Spitzenkandidaten and the feminine plural is Spitzenkandidatinnen.

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