der Kandidat
Translation
candidate, applicant
Examples
Er ist ein guter Kandidat für den Job.
He is a good candidate for the job.
Drei Kandidaten stehen zur Wahl.
Three candidates are up for election.
Ich sprach mit dem Kandidaten.
I spoke with the candidate.
Grammar Patterns
a candidate ((for sth.)) a candidate for something He is the best candidate for the position.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bewerber (applicant), Anwärter (aspirant)
Etymology
From Latin 'candidatus', meaning 'clothed in white', as Roman candidates for public office wore white togas.
Memory Tips
An international word, very similar to 'candidate'. Be aware that it's an N-declension noun, adding '-en' in the accusative and dative singular, e.g., 'I see the candidate'.