This is the 6938th most frequent German word.
finalist
A finalist is someone who reaches the last stage of a competition.
Here, 'Finalisten' (plural of 'Finalist') refers to the group of individuals who reached the finals, emphasizing their collective achievement.
Die Finalisten wurden für ihre herausragenden Leistungen während des Turniers ausgezeichnet.
The finalists were honored for their outstanding performances during the tournament.
In this sentence, 'Finalistin' is the feminine form of 'Finalist', highlighting the individual's personal perspective and recognition.
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.
'Finalist' is used to describe a person who has advanced to the final round of a competition, focusing on their actions.