German word

Wahlgang

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaːlgaŋ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounround of voting

Example

Zwei Wahlgänge waren nötig, um einen Sieger zu bestimmen.

Two rounds of voting were needed to determine a winner.

Illustration for Wahlgang (round of voting)

More examples

Viele Bürger nahmen am Wahlgang teil.

Many citizens took part in the round of voting.

Core concept

A formal voting stage marked as first, second, or final, with the result determining whether another ballot is needed.

Common phrases

  • einen Wahlgang abhalten

    hold a round of voting

  • an einem Wahlgang teilnehmen

    take part in a round of voting

  • in den zweiten Wahlgang gehen

    go into the second round of voting

Similar words

Abstimmung: A procedure for voting for or against a proposal.
Wahl: A vote or election for selecting candidates or representatives.
Stimmabgabe: The act of submitting a ballot.
Stichwahl: A final vote between leading candidates after no initial winner emerges.

Definition in German

Ein formeller Ablauf oder eine nummerierte Runde der Stimmabgabe bei einer Wahl oder Abstimmung.

Word origin

The compound joins Wahl, 'election' or 'choice', with Gang, 'course' or 'process', to denote one organized course of voting.

Usage tips

  • In German, im zweiten Wahlgang means 'in the second round of voting', while Wahl alone can also mean an election or a choice.

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