German Conversation · Level 75
59 words
German word
Bewerber
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈvɛʁbɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounapplicant
Example
Die meisten Bewerber kamen pünktlich zum Gespräch.
Most applicants arrived on time for the interview.
More examples
Als Bewerber sollte man einen aktuellen Lebenslauf mitbringen.
As an applicant, one should bring an up-to-date CV.
Core concept
Someone presenting their qualifications to be considered for an advertised role.
Common phrases
als Bewerber
as an applicant
interessierte Bewerber
interested applicants
potenzielle Bewerber
potential applicants
Similar words
Kandidat: Someone viewed as a possible choice among those being considered.
Antragsteller: Someone who files a formal request for approval, benefits, or other assistance.
Stellensuchender: Someone looking for work or seeking a position.
Definition in German
Person, die sich schriftlich oder mündlich um eine Position bewirbt.
Word origin
The noun Bewerber derives from bewerben with -er marking a person who performs an action, and werben originally referred to soliciting or recruiting.
Usage tips
- Bewerber also applies to people seeking admission or selection, not only to people applying for paid employment.
Other meanings
- candidatenoun
Opposites
- Arbeitgeberemployernoun
- Stelleninhaberperson holding the positionnoun
Related words
- Bewerbungapplicationnoun
- Bewerbungsgesprächinterviewnoun
- Bewerbungsunterlagenapplication materialsnoun