English–German
“referendum” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁefeˈʁɛndʊm/
Example
Das Referendum wurde gestern mit großer Mehrheit angenommen.
The referendum passed by a large majority yesterday.
How to say “referendum” in German
“Referendum” in German is Referendum.
A ballot box stands between the public and a major political decision, with the decision made directly rather than only through elected representatives.
Example sentences with Referendum
Viele Länder erlauben ein Referendum nur bei Verfassungsänderungen.
Many countries allow a referendum only for constitutional amendments.
Tips for using Referendum
- Referendum is a neuter noun, so the definite article is das and the plural is Referenden.
Other German words for “referendum”
In der Schweiz gibt es oft Volksabstimmungen.
In Switzerland, referendums are often held.
Der Ausgang des Volksentscheids war knapp.
The outcome of the referendum was close.