German word

Neuwahl

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnɔɪ̯vaːl/

Meaning

  • feminine nounnew election

Example

Nach der Annullierung fand eine Neuwahl statt.

After the annulment, a new election was held.

Illustration for Neuwahl (new election)

More examples

Oppositionsparteien forderten eine Neuwahl.

Opposition parties called for a new election.

Core concept

The same electoral decision is put before voters again when the first result cannot stand.

Common phrases

  • eine Neuwahl fordern

    call for a new election

  • sich für eine Neuwahl aussprechen

    declare support for a new election

  • bei der Neuwahl antreten

    run in the new election

Similar words

Wahl: The formal process of voting for representatives or political parties.
Wiederwahl: Choosing the same officeholder again through another election.
Stichwahl: A final election between leading candidates after an initial vote.
Nachwahl: An election held to fill a seat that has become vacant.

Definition in German

Eine Wahl, die erneut angesetzt wird, weil das vorherige Ergebnis aufgehoben oder für ungültig erklärt wurde

Word origin

The compound Neuwahl joins neu, new, with Wahl, election, a noun related to wählen, to choose.

Usage tips

  • Neuwahl means a repeated election after an invalidated result, whereas Wiederwahl usually means re-election of a person to office.

Opposites

  • reguläre Wahlordinary electionnoun

Related words

  • Neuwahlkampfcampaign for a new electionnoun
  • neuwählenelect againverb

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