German word

Spitzenkandidat

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpɪtsn̩kandiˌdaːt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounleading candidate

Example

Viele Unterstützer wählen den Spitzenkandidaten.

Many supporters vote for the leading candidate.

Illustration for Spitzenkandidat (leading candidate)

More examples

Die Partei will den Spitzenkandidaten für die Europawahl stellen.

The party wants to field the leading candidate for the European elections.

Core concept

The person placed first in a party lineup and presented to the public as its leading representative.

Common phrases

  • den Spitzenkandidaten stellen

    field the leading candidate

  • Spitzenkandidat nominieren

    nominate the leading candidate

  • ein Spitzenkandidat sein

    be a leading candidate

Similar words

Kandidat: A person putting forward a candidacy in an election or selection process.
Listenkandidat: A candidate listed by a party to seek election, especially under proportional representation.
Favorit: A person considered most likely to win and enjoying especially strong support.
Spitzenkandidatin: A woman at the top of a party list who represents the party publicly.

Definition in German

Spitzenkandidat ist ein Parteimitglied, das auf Platz eins einer Liste steht und oft als Spitzenrepräsentant der Partei auftritt.

Word origin

Spitzenkandidat is a German compound formed from Spitze and Kandidat, combining the ideas of foremost position and candidacy.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is Spitzenkandidatin, while the plural masculine form is Spitzenkandidaten and the feminine plural is Spitzenkandidatinnen.

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