candidate
gb/kˈændɪdeɪt/ us/kˈændɪdeɪt/
A2
אנגלית
~ 1300
jelölt, jelentkező, pályázó, választási jelölt, alkalmas, esélyes
שם עצם
A2
1
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] is a candidate for [a job/position]
She was the strongest candidate for the marketing manager position.
Ő volt a legalkalmasabb jelölt a marketingvezetői állásra.
The company interviewed five candidates before making a decision.
A cég öt pályázóval készített interjút, mielőtt döntött.
He is one of the candidates shortlisted for the scholarship.
Each candidate must submit two letters of recommendation.
The hiring committee will meet the final candidates next week.
דוגמאות ללומדים
I am a candidate for the new job.
Az új állás egyik jelöltje vagyok.
The school has many candidates for this class.
Az iskolában sok a jelentkező ebbe az osztályba.
She is a good candidate for the team.
We will talk to each candidate tomorrow.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'candidate' with 'student' or 'participant' in contexts where someone is applying for something rather than already part of it.
משמעות
Person seeking a job or role
צירופים
job candidate
|qualified candidate
|potential candidate
|presidential candidate
|strong candidate
מילים נרדפות
applicant (Commonly used for people formally applying for a job or program; slightly broader.)
הפכים
incumbent (Refers to the current holder of a position, opposite of someone seeking it.)
נושאים
work
|education
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
A person who wants to get a job or position.
A person who has applied for or is being considered for a job, position, or role.
שם עצם
A2
2
jelölt
B1
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] is a candidate in [an election]
The candidate promised to lower taxes if elected.
A jelölt megígérte, hogy ha megválasztják, csökkenti az adókat.
Several candidates are running for mayor this year.
Idén több jelölt is indul polgármesternek.
Each political party will choose its own candidate.
Voters listened carefully to each candidate's speech.
The debate featured all three candidates.
דוגמאות ללומדים
She is a candidate for president.
Ő elnökjelölt.
There are five candidates in the election.
A választáson öt jelölt indul.
Each candidate spoke to the people.
The candidates want to win the vote.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'candidate' with 'politician'; not all politicians are current candidates, and not all candidates are already politicians.
משמעות
Person running in an election
צירופים
presidential candidate
|mayoral candidate
|parliamentary candidate
|leading candidate
מילים נרדפות
nominee (Specifically refers to someone officially selected by a party or group to run in an election.)
הפכים
voter (A person who participates by voting rather than running in an election.)
נושאים
politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
A person who wants to be chosen in an election.
A person who is competing in an election to be chosen for a political office.
שם עצם
B1
3
תבנית שימוש:
[someone/something] is a candidate for [something/outcome]
Given his experience, he is an obvious candidate for promotion.
A tapasztalata alapján kézenfekvő jelölt az előléptetésre.
This book is a prime candidate for the award.
Ez a könyv a díj egyik legnagyobb esélyese.
She's not a good candidate for this project due to her workload.
The old building is a candidate for demolition.
His skills make him a strong candidate for the job.
דוגמאות ללומדים
He is a good candidate for this job.
Ő jó jelölt erre az állásra.
This car is a candidate for repair.
Ezt az autót érdemes megjavítani.
She is the best candidate for the team.
That house is a candidate for painting.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may think 'candidate' always means someone applying; it can also mean someone considered informally as suitable.
משמעות
Likely choice for something
צירופים
prime candidate
|ideal candidate
|obvious candidate
מילים נרדפות
contender (Emphasizes competition among possible choices.)
הפכים
unsuitable choice (Someone or something clearly not appropriate for the role or purpose.)
נושאים
general
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
A person who could be chosen because they are right for something.
A person or thing considered likely or suitable for a particular outcome or role, even without formal application.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
candidate
IPA
GB/kˈændɪdeɪt/
US/kˈændɪdeɪt/
הברות והטעמה
can - did - ate (3 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (can)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: candidate
- Plural: candidates
משפחת מילים
Forms
candidates
noun
Core family
candidacy
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
candidature
noun
ביטויים
leading candidate
1/lˈidɪŋ kˈændɪdeɪt/
fixed phrase
Most likely winner or choice
The person most likely to win or be chosen.
דוגמאות
- He is the leading candidate in the polls.
- The leading candidate faced tough questions from reporters.
prime candidate
1/pɹˈaɪm kˈændɪdeɪt/
fixed phrase
Most suitable choice
The person or thing that is most likely or best for something.
דוגמאות
- Her experience makes her a prime candidate for the position.
- This area is a prime candidate for development.
presidential candidate
1/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl kˈændɪdeɪt/
fixed phrase
a person running for president
A person who is trying to become president and is in the election.
דוגמאות
- The presidential candidate gave a speech to thousands of supporters.
- Each presidential candidate gave a short speech at the rally.
- Each presidential candidate must collect enough signatures to be on the ballot.
- The youngest presidential candidate attracted many student supporters.
- Reporters asked the presidential candidates about their climate policies.