English–German
“elect” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkyːʁən/
Example
Wir küren heute den neuen Vorsitzenden.
We are electing the new chairperson today.
How to say “elect” in German
“Elect” in German is küren.
A panel gives one candidate the final seal for a role, title, or honor.
Example sentences with küren
Die Redaktion kürt das Buch des Jahres.
The editorial team selects the book of the year.
Tips for using küren
- Küren has a formal tone and commonly describes official selections or honors, while wählen is more usual for voting and many everyday choices.