German Conversation · Level 14
87 words
German word
Kandidatin
Pronunciation
IPA/kandiˈdaːtɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nouncandidate
Example
Die Kandidatin erhielt viele Stimmen.
The candidate received many votes.
More examples
Die Partei nominierte die Kandidatin für das Ministeramt.
The party nominated the candidate for the ministerial post.
Core concept
A woman appears on a shortlist as one of several possible choices for a role or position.
Common phrases
auf die Kandidatin setzen
put one's hopes in the candidate
eine konservative Kandidatin
a conservative candidate
für die Kandidatin stimmen
vote for the candidate
Similar words
Bewerberin: A female applicant being considered for employment or a position.
Kandidat: A male candidate in an election or organized competition.
Anwärterin: A woman viewed as a likely future holder of a position or title.
Definition in German
Kandidatin ist die Bezeichnung für eine weibliche Person, die für ein Amt, ein Mandat oder eine Stelle kandidiert.
Word origin
Kandidatin combines Kandidat with the feminine suffix -in, a productive German pattern for many role and occupation nouns.
Usage tips
- Bewerberin is more typical for a job application, while Kandidatin often highlights selection, nomination, or candidacy.
Other meanings
- applicantnoun
- nomineenoun
Opposites
- Amtsinhaberinincumbentnoun
Related words
- Kandidaturcandidacynoun
- kandidierenrun for officeverb