English–German

“ballot box” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊɐ̯nə/

Example

Bitte werfen Sie Ihren Wahlzettel in die Urne.

Please put your ballot in the ballot box.

Illustration for Urne (ballot box)

How to say “ballot box” in German

“Ballot box” in German is Urne.

A sealed vessel gathers small paper slips through a slot for a count, or preserves ashes when used as an urn.

Full entry for Urne: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Urne

Nach der Einäscherung wurde die Asche in eine Urne gelegt.

After cremation, the ashes were placed in an urn.

Tips for using Urne

  • Wahlurne is the explicit compound for a ballot box, while Urne alone is common when the voting context is clear.

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