VERB

wählen/ˈvɛːlən/to choose; to vote; to select

wählen is a German verb that means to choose, to vote, 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 something from several possibilities(decision/action)

a.to choose/pick (general)

Sie wählt einen Apfel aus dem Korb.She chooses an apple from the basket.

2.to vote or elect someone in an election(politics)

a.to elect (someone to office)

Das Volk wählt einen neuen Präsidenten.The people elect a new president.

Conjugation

Infinitivewählen
Present (ich)wähle
Present (du)wählst
Present (er/sie/es)wählt
Preterite (ich)wählte
Participle IIgewählt
Konjunktiv II (ich)wählte
Imperative (singular)wähle
Imperative (plural)wählt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "wählen" mean in English?
"wählen" means to choose, to vote, 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.

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