VERB
wählen/ˈvɛːlən/to choose; to elect; to dial
wählen is a German verb that means to choose, to elect, or to dial. It is pronounced /ˈvɛːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wählte" and the past participle is "gewählt".
Definitions
1.to choose one or more options from several possibilities(decision, selection)
a.to make a choice or select
Du kannst zwischen Tee und Kaffee wählen.—You can choose between tea and coffee.
2.to elect someone or something via a vote(politics)
a.to vote for; to elect
Die Bürger wählen einen neuen Präsidenten.—The citizens elect a new president.
3.to enter a number using a telephone(telecommunications)
a.to dial a number
Bitte wählen Sie die Null für eine Außendienstleitung.—Please dial zero for an outside line.
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 dial. 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.
