No. 8,378 in German
kandidatur
"Candidature" or "application for a position or office."
In a sentence
Die Kandidatur des neuen Kandidaten wurde gestern angekündigt.
The candidacy of the new candidate was announced yesterday.
In this sentence, 'Kandidatur' refers to the concept of candidacy, highlighting the state of being a candidate.
Sie überlegt immer noch, ob sie ihre Kandidatur einreichen soll.
She is still considering whether to submit her candidacy.
Here, 'Kandidatur' is used to indicate the act or decision of submitting one's candidacy for a position.
Die Diskussion über seine Kandidatur hat viele Menschen interessiert.
The discussion about his candidacy has interested many people.
In this case, 'Kandidatur' relates to the idea and implications of someone's candidacy, showing its impact on others.
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