der Substitutionskandidat
Translation
substitution candidate, potential substitute, replacement candidate
Examples
Er ist ein klarer Substitutionskandidat für die Position.
He is a clear substitution candidate for the position.
Grammar Patterns
a substitution candidate for sth. He is a substitution candidate for the injured player.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ersatzkandidat (replacement candidate), Nachfolger (successor); Antonyms: Stammspieler (regular player)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Substitution' (replacement) and 'Kandidat' (candidate).
Memory Tips
Think of a substitute player in sports who is a 'candidate' to enter the game.