NOUN

Wahl/vaːl/election; choice; selection

Wahl is a German noun that means election, choice, or selection. It is pronounced /vaːl/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Wahlen".

Definitions

1.a formal process of choosing someone by voting(politics)

a.political event where people vote to elect representatives or decide an issue

Die nächsten Wahlen finden im Herbst statt.The next elections are in autumn.

2.the act of choosing or selecting from options(general)

a.the process or result of making a choice

Man hat oft die Wahl zwischen mehreren Möglichkeiten.You often have the choice between several options.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Wahldie Wahlen
Genitiveder Wahlder Wahlen
Dativeder Wahlden Wahlen
Accusativedie Wahldie Wahlen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Wahl" mean in English?
"Wahl" means election, choice, or selection. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Wahl"?
"Wahl" is pronounced /vaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Wahl" der, die, or das?
"Wahl" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Wahl"?
The plural of "Wahl" is "Wahlen".
What part of speech is "Wahl"?
"Wahl" is a noun in German.

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