German Conversation · Level 40
73 words
German word
Auswahl
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯svaːl/
Meaning
- feminine nounchoice
Example
Zur Auswahl stehen drei Farben.
There are three colors to choose from.
More examples
Im Restaurant hat man oft eine Auswahl an Gerichten.
In a restaurant, there is often a selection of dishes.
Core concept
Several open paths represent the options available before a decision is made.
Common phrases
zur Auswahl stehen
be available to choose from
eine große Auswahl
a large selection
begrenzte Auswahl
a limited selection
Similar words
Wahl: The act of deciding which option to choose.
Option: One specific alternative presented for consideration.
Möglichkeit: A chance that something can happen or be done.
Angebot: A product, service, or set of terms offered for acceptance.
Definition in German
Auswahl bezeichnet eine Menge von Möglichkeiten, zwischen denen man wählen kann.
Word origin
The noun Auswahl derives from auswählen, combining aus with Wahl; Wahl is an inherited Germanic noun related to wählen and English 'choose'.
Usage tips
- The fixed phrase zur Auswahl stehen uses dative zur and describes options that are available to choose from.