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favorite
Eine Person oder Sache, die man am liebsten mag oder bevorzugt.
The German word "Favorit" is a noun that translates to "favorite" in English. It refers to a person, team, or item that is expected to win or is preferred above others. It is derived from the Latin "favoritus," which means "one regarded with special favor, esteemed, or liked."
Similar words in German with comparable meanings include:
- Bevorzugter: Someone who is preferred.
- Günstling: A favorite or courted person.
Differences between these words:
- "Bevorzugter" emphasizes the aspect of preference by someone.
- "Günstling" carries a connotation of someone who benefits from favoritism, sometimes with a negative or pejorative undertone.
Compared to "Favorit," "Bevorzugter" and "Günstling" might imply a more personal preferential treatment, whereas "Favorit" often applies in competitive contexts such as sports or competitions.
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Examples
Sein Favorit unter den Filmen ändert sich ständig.noun
His favorite among the movies changes constantly.
Mein Favorit steht hier im Regal.noun
My favorite is here on the shelf.
Hast du schon einen Favoriten im Wettbewerb gewählt?noun
Have you already chosen a favorite in the competition?
Die Zuschauer feuerten ihre Favoriten lautstark an.noun
The spectators loudly cheered on their favorites.
Die Favoritin gewann das Rennen überraschend deutlich.noun
The favorite won the race by a surprisingly large margin.
Die Favoritin überzeugte auch die kritischen Juroren sofort.noun
The favorite immediately won over even the critical judges.
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