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finalisten

Finalisten is the Dutch plural noun for ‘finalist.’ It refers to a person who reaches the final round of a competition or selection process. Finalists are typically selected after earlier rounds or qualifiers and are eligible to compete in the concluding stage, where the winner is determined. The term is used across domains such as sports, music and performing arts, television talent shows, academic contests, and prize competitions.

Etymology and usage: The word finalisten derives from finalis (final), through the French finaliste, and is cognate

Context and nuance: In a single-elimination tournament, the final is the match between the remaining competitors;

See also: finalist (English), semi-finalist.

with
the
English
word
finalist
and
the
German
Finalist.
In
Dutch
usage,
finalisten
emphasize
the
status
of
having
advanced
to
the
final
phase,
rather
than
the
outcome
of
the
final
itself.
The
term
frequently
appears
in
media
coverage,
official
rules,
and
competition
summaries
to
designate
those
who
have
earned
a
place
in
the
last
round.
in
multistage
formats,
finalists
are
those
who
make
it
through
earlier
rounds
to
the
last
stage.
Being
a
finalist
signals
a
high
level
of
achievement
and
grants
eligibility
for
the
final
competition,
but
it
does
not
by
itself
determine
the
winner.
Depending
on
the
format,
finalists
may
receive
special
privileges,
such
as
automatic
qualification,
a
guaranteed
prize,
or
a
prominent
position
in
the
final
lineup.