der Anwärter
Translation
candidate, applicant, aspirant, probationer
Examples
Er ist ein Anwärter auf die freie Stelle.
He is a candidate for the vacant position.
Der junge Polizist ist noch Anwärter.
The young police officer is still a probationer.
Grammar Patterns
to be a candidate for sth. ((Anwärter auf et4 sein)) He is a candidate for the position.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kandidat (candidate), Bewerber (applicant)
Etymology
Derived from "an" + "warten" (to wait). It signifies a person "waiting for" an appointment or position.
Memory Tips
Think of someone "waiting on" a decision. "An" + "warten" = waiting for something.