German Conversation · Level 33
91 words
German word
Wahl
Pronunciation
IPA/vaːl/
Meaning
- feminine nounelection
Example
Die Wahl ist morgen.
The election is tomorrow.
More examples
Viele Menschen diskutieren vor der Wahl über die Programme.
Many people discuss the programs before the election.
Core concept
Several candidates or options stand before a chooser, with one outcome fixed by the decision.
Common phrases
bei der Wahl
in the election
zur Wahl gehen
go to the polls
eine Wahl abhalten
hold an election
Similar words
Abstimmung: A procedure for deciding approval or rejection by voting or raising hands.
Auswahl: The choice of one person or thing from several options.
Entscheidung: A firm choice about a course of action.
Wähler: Someone who votes in an election.
Definition in German
Das Treffen einer Entscheidung zwischen mehreren Möglichkeiten, besonders die Abstimmung zur Bestimmung von Personen in ein Amt.
Word origin
The noun Wahl comes from the inherited Germanic word family represented in modern German by wählen.
Usage tips
- Auswahl usually means a selection or range of available options, while Wahl often names the act or result of choosing.