der Anwärter
Translation
candidate, applicant, aspirant, probationer
Examples
Er ist ein Anwärter auf die freie Stelle.
He is a candidate for the vacant position.
Der junge Polizist ist noch Anwärter.
The young police officer is still a probationer.
Grammar Patterns
to be a candidate for sth. ((Anwärter auf et4 sein)) He is a candidate for the position.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kandidat (candidate), Bewerber (applicant)
Etymology
From "an" + "warten" (to wait). Literally, someone who is "waiting on" or "waiting for" a position.
Memory Tips
Picture someone "waiting" ("warten") "at" ("an") the door, hoping to be accepted.