Der Kandidat
Example: Der Kandidat überzeugte im Vorstellungsgespräch mit seinen Fähigkeiten.
Definition
"Der Kandidat" refers to a person who applies or is nominated for a position, especially in a job or election context. It is commonly used in human resources to describe an individual being considered or assessed for a role, as in the example phrase where the candidate impresses during an interview.
Etymology
The word "der Kandidat" comes from the Latin 'candidatus,' meaning 'clothed in white,' which referred to Roman political hopefuls who wore white togas to symbolize purity and honesty. Over time, it evolved in German to mean someone seeking a position or office, carrying the idea of a hopeful contender.
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"Der Kandidat" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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