German word

Favorit

Pronunciation

IPA/faˌvoːˈʁiːt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfront-runner

Example

Als Favorit geht er ins Finale.

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

Illustration for Favorit (front-runner)

More examples

Der Favorit des Turniers steht unter Druck.

The tournament front-runner is under pressure.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • klarer Favorit

    clear front-runner

  • Favorit des Turniers

    tournament front-runner

  • langjähriger Favorit

    longtime front-runner

Similar words

Anwärter: A person or team with a strong chance of winning a title or prize.
Kandidat: A person standing for election or considered for a prize.
Sieger: A person or team that has actually won a contest or election.
Liebling: A person or thing especially liked by others.

Definition in German

Person oder Sache, der man bei einem Wettbewerb am ehesten den Sieg zutraut.

Word origin

Favorit entered German through French favori, ultimately from Latin favor, meaning favor or support.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • favoritenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Favoritenrollefront-runner rolenoun
  • Favoritenstatusfront-runner statusnoun

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