English–German

“victory in the election” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaːlˌziːk/

Example

Der Wahlsieg der Partei war eine große Überraschung.

The party's victory in the election was a big surprise.

Illustration for Wahlsieg (victory in the election)

How to say “victory in the election” in German

“Victory in the election” in German is Wahlsieg.

A declared election result shows a party or candidate crossing the finish line first, whether narrowly or by a wide margin.

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

Example sentences with Wahlsieg

Der deutliche Wahlsieg der Kandidatin überraschte die Medien.

The candidate's clear election victory surprised the media.

Tips for using Wahlsieg

  • Wahlsieg does not by itself specify a landslide, so adjectives such as knapp, klar, or haushoch state the size of the victory.

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