die Kandidaten
Translation
candidates
Examples
Es gibt drei Kandidaten für die Wahl.
There are three candidates for the election.
Die Kandidaten bereiten sich auf das Interview vor.
The candidates are preparing for the interview.
Grammar Patterns
((the candidates)) the candidates The candidates are discussing the topic.
Similar Words
Bewerber (applicant), Anwärter (aspirant)
Etymology
From Latin 'candidatus', meaning 'one clothed in white', because Roman candidates for office wore white togas. Cognate with 'candidate'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of 'candidate'. The key is to learn the German plural form 'Kandidaten'.