favorite

bevorzugt, beliebtest

Von allen Personen oder Dingen derselben Art am meisten gemocht.

In einfachem Englisch: The person or thing you like more than all others of the same kind.

• Blue is my favorite color.
• We ate at her favorite restaurant.
• Which of these books is your favorite?

Synonyme: best-loved, preferred

Häufige Wendungen: favorite food, favorite song, my favorite place

Favorit, Liebling

Eine Person oder Sache, die man lieber mag als andere.

In einfachem Englisch: A person or thing you like more than others.

• This song is my favorite.
• Her books are favorites with young readers.
• Do you have a favorite among these pictures?

So benutzt man es: a favorite with someone (This cake is a favorite with the children.)

Synonyme: first choice

Häufige Wendungen: a personal favorite, an old favorite, favorite of someone

Günstling

Eine Person, der ein König oder eine Königin besonders vertraut und Vorteile gewährt.

In einfachem Englisch: A person a king or queen especially trusts and treats well.

• The king's favorite lived in the palace.
• Royal favorites often gained wealth and power.
• She remained a favorite of the queen for many years.

So benutzt man es: a favorite of someone (He became a favorite of the queen.)

Synonyme: court favorite

Häufige Wendungen: royal favorite, king's favorite, favorite of someone