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
| 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 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.
