Meaning 1neutral; sports and elections · 82%
A competitor or candidate regarded as having the best chance to win or be chosen.
Natural examples
Der Favorit gewann das Rennen knapp.
The favorite won the race narrowly.
Er gilt als Favorit für den Vorsitz.
He is considered the front-runner for chair.
Der junge Torwart ist der Favorit der Fans.
The young goalkeeper is the fans' favorite.
Usage note
Favorit is masculine and weakly declined: des Favoriten, plural Favoriten. The feminine form is Favoritin.
Mini-lesson: Favorit
A competitor or candidate regarded as having the best chance to win or be chosen. Favorit is masculine and weakly declined: des Favoriten, plural Favoriten. The feminine form is Favoritin.
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