die Kandidatur
Translation
candidacy, application, nomination
Examples
Er hat seine Kandidatur bekannt gegeben.
He has announced his candidacy.
Ihre Kandidatur für das Amt war erfolgreich.
Her candidacy for the office was successful.
Grammar Patterns
to announce one's candidacy for sth. ((für et4)) He has announced his candidacy for the presidency.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bewerbung (application)
Etymology
Derived from 'Kandidat' (candidate). The suffix '-ur' often forms abstract nouns, similar to '-ure' or '-cy' in English.
Memory Tips
Think of the structure: 'Kandidat' + '-ur' = the state of being a candidate, i.e., 'candidacy'.