candidate in German
candidate in German is Kandidat, Kandidatin, Prüfungskandidat — candidate means a person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
candidate in German
Kandidat
(figurative) A person who is thought likely or worthy to gain a position or privilege. [from 1760s]
Kandidatin
(figurative) A person who is thought likely or worthy to gain a position or privilege. [from 1760s]
Kandidat
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
Kandidatin
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
Prüfungskandidat
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
Prüfungskandidatin
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
Wahlbewerber
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
Wahlbewerberin
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
What does "candidate" mean?
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noun A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
"Three candidates are running for city council this year."
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noun Someone or something well suited for a particular purpose or outcome.
"This old barn is a prime candidate for demolition."
candidate in a sentence
- Three candidates are running for city council this year.
- The hiring manager interviewed five candidates for the role.
- This old barn is a prime candidate for demolition.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "candidate" in German?
"candidate" in German is Kandidat, Kandidatin, Prüfungskandidat. candidate means: A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
How do you use "candidate" in a sentence?
Example: "Three candidates are running for city council this year." In German, "candidate" is Kandidat, Kandidatin, Prüfungskandidat.
Are there other ways to say "candidate" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "candidate": Kandidat, Kandidatin, Prüfungskandidat, Prüfungskandidatin, Wahlbewerber, Wahlbewerberin.
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