der Halbfinalist
Translation
semifinalist
Examples
Er ist der einzige deutsche Halbfinalist.
He is the only German semifinalist.
Als Halbfinalist hat er ein Preisgeld sicher.
As a semifinalist, he has secured prize money.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) a Halbfinalist (sb.) is a semifinalist Er ist der einzige deutsche Halbfinalist.
Similar Words
Finalist, Quarterfinalist
Etymology
From 'Halb' (half) + 'Final' (final) + '-ist' (person suffix). Literally, a person who is halfway to the final.
Memory Tips
Picture a tournament bracket. The 'Halbfinalist' is one of the last four competitors remaining before the final match.