German word

Votum

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvoːtʊm/

Meaning

  • neuter nounvote

Example

Die Fraktion forderte ein neues Votum.

The parliamentary group called for a new vote.

Illustration for Votum (vote)

More examples

Das Parlament fasste ein einstimmiges Votum.

The parliament cast a unanimous vote.

Core concept

A ballot decision that stands as an institution's considered answer.

Common phrases

  • ein Votum abgeben

    cast a vote

  • ein einstimmiges Votum

    unanimous vote

Similar words

Abstimmung: A voting process in which several participants determine an outcome.
Stimme: One person's vote for or against a proposal.
Beschluss: A decision formally adopted by a meeting or institution.
Zustimmung: Approval or assent to a proposal.

Definition in German

Votum ist die förmliche Stellungnahme oder Stimme eines Gremiums bei einer Abstimmung.

Word origin

The German noun Votum is a borrowing from Latin votum, whose meanings included a vow, wish, and eventually an expressed decision or opinion.

Usage tips

  • Votum belongs mainly to formal institutional language, while Stimme or Abstimmung is more usual for an ordinary vote or voting process.

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