der Favorit
favorite
A person or team that is expected to win a competition or election.
EXAMPLE
Die deutsche Nationalmannschaft geht als Favorit ins nächste Spiel.
The German national team goes into the next game as the favorite.
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Meanings
der Favorit
favorite
A person or thing that someone especially likes or prefers.
EXAMPLE
Von allen Eissorten ist Schokolade mein absoluter Favorit.
Of all the ice cream flavors, chocolate is my absolute favorite.
der Favorit
favorite / bookmark
A link to a webpage saved in a web browser for quick access later; a bookmark.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe die Webseite zu meinen Favoriten hinzugefügt, um sie schnell wiederzufinden.
I added the webpage to my favorites so I could quickly find it again.
Usage tips
Use only as a noun
'Der Favorit' (the favorite) is always a noun in German and is not used as an adjective before another noun. To express that something is preferred, German often uses compounds with 'Lieblings-' instead.
EXAMPLE
Diese Band ist mein Favorit.
This band is my favorite.
Context: competition
In sports or elections, 'Favorit' is often used with the preposition 'auf' and the accusative to name the prize or title. Typical phrases also include 'als Favorit gelten' (to be considered the favorite) or 'als Favorit ins Rennen gehen' (to enter the race as the favorite).
EXAMPLE
Die Mannschaft ist der klare Favorit auf den Meistertitel.
The team is the clear favorite for the championship title.
Personal preference
When it is about a personal preference, 'Favorit' often appears with a possessive pronoun like 'mein' (my) or 'dein' (your). The adjectives 'absolut' (absolute) or 'persönlich' (personal) are often added for emphasis.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Lied ist mein persönlicher Favorit auf dem neuen Album.
This song is my personal favorite on the new album.
Context: computers
In the context of the internet, 'Favorit' refers to a saved bookmark in the browser. Typical verbs for this are 'zu den Favoriten hinzufügen' (to add to favorites) or 'als Favorit speichern' (to save as a favorite).
EXAMPLE
Ich habe die Seite sofort zu meinen Favoriten hinzugefügt.
I immediately added the page to my favorites.
Compare with
Favorit vs Liebling
favorite / darling
Favorit and Liebling can both refer to a person or thing that is especially preferred. Favorit is more suitable when choosing among several options, while Liebling expresses stronger personal affection. Favorit is usually more appropriate for an objective choice, and Liebling for a close relationship.
Favorit
Von den drei Filmen ist dieser mein Favorit.
Of the three films, this one is my favorite.
Liebling
Unser Hund ist der Liebling der ganzen Familie.
Our dog is the whole family's favorite.
In real life
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