die Favoritin
Translation
favorite (female), front-runner (female)
Examples
Sie ist die Favoritin für das morgige Rennen.
She is the favorite for tomorrow's race.
Die Favoritin hat die Erwartungen nicht erfüllt.
The favorite did not meet expectations.
Grammar Patterns
((Favoritin)) ((for sth.)) the favorite for sth. She is the favorite for the race.
((Favoritin)) ((to sth.)) the favorite to sth. She is the favorite to win.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anwärterin; Antonyms: Außenseiterin (female outsider)
Etymology
Derived from the masculine 'Favorit' with the feminine suffix '-in'. It originates from the Latin 'favere' (to favor).
Memory Tips
The '-in' suffix is a common way to form feminine nouns in German. It's cognate with the English word 'favor'.