die Favoritin
Translation
favourite (female), front-runner (female)
Examples
Sie ist die Favoritin für das morgige Rennen.
She is the favourite for tomorrow's race.
Die Favoritin hat die Erwartungen nicht erfüllt.
The favourite did not meet expectations.
Grammar Patterns
((Favoritin)) ((for sth.)) the favourite for sth. She is the favourite for the race.
((Favoritin)) ((to sth.)) the favourite to sth. She is the favourite to win.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anwärterin; Antonyms: Außenseiterin (female outsider)
Etymology
Derived from the masculine 'Favorit' with the feminine suffix '-in'. It originates from the Latin 'favere' (to favour).
Memory Tips
The '-in' suffix is a common way to form feminine nouns in German. It's cognate with the English word 'favour'.