Favorit

See also: favorit

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French favorit (“favored one”), from favorir (“to favor”), from Latin favor (“good will, favor”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌfavoˈʁiːt/, /ˌfavoˈʁɪt/

• Audio:

  (file)

• Hyphenation: Fa‧vo‧rit

Noun

Favorit m (genitive Favoriten, plural Favoriten, feminine Favoritin)

1. favourite (person who enjoys special regard or favor; person who is preferred or trusted above all others)
2. (sports) favourite

Synonyms

• (person who enjoys special regard; person who is preferred): Liebling

Related terms

• favorisieren

Further reading

• “Favorit” in Duden online