No. 6,938 in German
finalist
A finalist is someone who reaches the last stage of a competition.
In a sentence
Der Finalist bereitete sich intensiv auf die letzte Runde des Wettbewerbs vor.
The finalist prepared intensively for the final round of the competition.
'Finalist' is used to describe a person who has advanced to the final round of a competition, focusing on their actions.
Die Finalisten wurden für ihre herausragenden Leistungen während des Turniers ausgezeichnet.
The finalists were honored for their outstanding performances during the tournament.
Here, 'Finalisten' (plural of 'Finalist') refers to the group of individuals who reached the finals, emphasizing their collective achievement.
Obwohl sie nicht gewonnen hat, war sie stolz darauf, als Finalistin anerkannt zu sein.
Although she did not win, she was proud to be recognized as a finalist.
In this sentence, 'Finalistin' is the feminine form of 'Finalist', highlighting the individual's personal perspective and recognition.
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