der Favorit
Translation
favourite, front-runner
Examples
Diese Mannschaft ist der Favorit.
This team is the favourite.
Mein Favorit ist das blaue Kleid.
My favourite is the blue dress.
Grammar Patterns
((to be the favourite)) to be the favourite This team is the favourite.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Liebling (darling), Günstling (minion)
Etymology
From Italian 'favorito', from Latin 'favor' (goodwill). Cognate with the English word 'favourite'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English 'favourite'. Think of who you give your 'favour' to – they are your favourite.