der Kanzlerkandidat
Translation
candidate for chancellor
Examples
Wer ist der Kanzlerkandidat der Partei?
Who is the party's candidate for chancellor?
Der Kanzlerkandidat hält morgen eine Rede.
The candidate for chancellor is giving a speech tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
der Kanzlerkandidat ((as subject)) the candidate for chancellor... Der Kanzlerkandidat besucht viele Städte.
den Kanzlerkandidaten ((as accusative object)) ...the candidate for chancellor Wir wählen den Kanzlerkandidaten.
Similar Words
Spitzenkandidat (lead candidate), Präsidentschaftskandidat (presidential candidate)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Kanzler' (Chancellor) and 'Kandidat' (candidate).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'Chancellor candidate'. Break it down into its two parts to remember the meaning.