German word

Kandidat

Pronunciation

IPA/kandiˈdaːt/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncandidate

Example

Der Kandidat beantwortet die Fragen.

The candidate answers the questions.

Illustration for Kandidat (candidate)

More examples

Der Kandidat stellte sein Programm vor.

The candidate presented his program.

Core concept

A person whose suitability is being assessed before a decision is made.

Common phrases

  • der Kandidat

    the candidate

  • ein Kandidat

    a candidate

  • als Kandidat antreten

    run as a candidate

Similar words

Bewerber: A person applying for a job, place, or course.
Anwärter: A person formally nominated as a candidate for an exam or election.
Konkurrent: A rival competing for the same opportunity.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für eine Person, die sich um eine Stelle, Auszeichnung, Prüfung oder ein Amt bewirbt oder dafür nominiert wurde.

Word origin

"Kandidat" entered German from the Latin-based European word "candidatus", whose original association was a white-clad Roman seeker of public office.

Usage tips

  • For a person applying for a job, "Bewerber" is often more specific, while "Kandidat" can also denote someone nominated or under formal consideration.

Other meanings

  • applicantnoun
  • test takernoun

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