German word

kandidieren

Pronunciation

IPA/kandiˈdiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbrun for office

Example

Er kandidiert für den Stadtrat.

He is running for city council.

Illustration for kandidieren (run for office)

More examples

Viele Bürger sind überrascht, dass er erneut kandidiert.

Many citizens are surprised that he is running again.

Core concept

A person steps into an election process with a named office or seat in view, either after being put forward or by putting their name forward.

Common phrases

  • für ein politisches Amt kandidieren

    run for political office

  • bei der nächsten Wahl kandidieren

    run in the next election

Similar words

sich zur Wahl stellen: To put oneself forward for election to an office.
antreten: To compete in an election as a candidate.
nominieren: To formally nominate a person for election.
aufstellen: To register a candidate on an election list.

Definition in German

Offiziell für ein Amt oder Mandat vorgeschlagen sein oder sich selbst dafür melden.

Word origin

German kandidieren is formed from the noun Kandidat with the verb-forming suffix -ieren, and Kandidat ultimately comes from Latin candidatus.

Usage tips

  • Kandidieren normally takes für plus the accusative for the office sought, as in für den Stadtrat kandidieren.

Other meanings

  • stand as a candidateverb

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