der Favorit
Translation
favorite, front-runner
Examples
Diese Mannschaft ist der Favorit.
This team is the favorite.
Mein Favorit ist das blaue Kleid.
My favorite is the blue dress.
Grammar Patterns
((to be the favorite)) to be the favorite This team is the favorite.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Liebling (darling), Günstling (minion)
Etymology
From Italian 'favorito', which comes from the Latin 'favor' (goodwill). It's a cognate of the English 'favorite'.
Memory Tips
This word is nearly the same as 'favorite' in English. Think of a sports team that is the 'favorite' to win.