NOUN
Kandidat/kandiˈdaːt/candidate; applicant; contender
Kandidat is a German noun that means candidate, applicant, or contender. It is pronounced /kandiˈdaːt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kandidaten".
Definitions
1.someone being considered for a position, honor, or role(person for election or selection)
a.person who is running for election
Die Kandidaten für die Bundestagswahl stellen sich heute vor.—The candidates for the federal election will be introduced today.
b.person applying for a job, program or award
Alle Kandidaten werden zu einem Vorstellungsgespräch eingeladen.—All applicants are invited to an interview.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kandidat | die Kandidaten |
| Genitive | des Kandidaten | der Kandidaten |
| Dative | dem Kandidaten | den Kandidaten |
| Accusative | den Kandidaten | die Kandidaten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kandidat" mean in English?
- "Kandidat" means candidate, applicant, or contender. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kandidat"?
- "Kandidat" is pronounced /kandiˈdaːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kandidat" der, die, or das?
- "Kandidat" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Kandidat"?
- The plural of "Kandidat" is "Kandidaten".
- What part of speech is "Kandidat"?
- "Kandidat" is a noun in German.
