VERB
wählen/ˈvɛːlən/to choose; to elect; to select
wählen is a German verb that means to choose, to elect, or to select. It is pronounced /ˈvɛːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wählte" and the past participle is "gewählt".
Definitions
1.to choose or select from options(decision, choice)
a.to pick or decide on something or someone
Du kannst zwischen Tee und Kaffee wählen.—You can choose between tea and coffee.
2.to elect someone by voting(politics)
a.to vote for or elect a person or party
In Deutschland dürfen alle Erwachsenen den Bundestag wählen.—In Germany, all adults are allowed to vote for the Bundestag.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wählen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wähle |
| Present (du) | wählst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wählt |
| Preterite (ich) | wählte |
| Participle II | gewählt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wählte |
| Imperative (singular) | wähle |
| Imperative (plural) | wählt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wählen" mean in English?
- "wählen" means to choose, to elect, or to select. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wählen"?
- "wählen" is pronounced /ˈvɛːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wählen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wählen" is "gewählt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wählen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wählen" becomes "wählte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wählen"?
- "wählen" is a verb in German.
