German word

Herausforderer

Pronunciation

IPA/hɛˈʁaʊ̯sˌfɔʁdəʁɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounchallenger

Example

Wir unterstützen den Herausforderer.

We support the challenger.

Illustration for Herausforderer (challenger)

More examples

Viele sehen ihn als potenziellen Herausforderer für die nächste Wahl.

Many see him as a potential challenger in the next election.

Core concept

A contender stepping forward to face the reigning titleholder.

Common phrases

  • potenzieller Herausforderer

    potential challenger

  • politischer Herausforderer

    political challenger

  • ernstzunehmender Herausforderer

    serious challenger

Similar words

Konkurrent: A competitor seeking to win against others in the same sport or field.
Gegner: A direct opponent in a contest or someone who takes an opposing position.
Rivale: A strong competitor involved in a long-running struggle for superiority.
Anwärter: A person considered a candidate for a position or title.

Definition in German

Herausforderer ist jemand, der in einem Wettkampf, Duell oder Wettbewerb aktiv den Titelträger herausfordert.

Word origin

Herausforderer derives from the verb herausfordern, formed from heraus ('out') and fordern ('demand' or 'challenge'), plus -er for an agent noun.

Usage tips

  • As a masculine noun, Herausforderer takes der, ein Herausforderer and plural die Herausforderer, with no plural ending.

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