VERB
wählen/ˈvɛːlən/to choose; to elect; to vote
wählen is a German verb that means to choose, to elect, or to vote. 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, selection)
a.to decide on something/someone
Sie wählte das blaue Kleid für die Party.—She chose the blue dress for the party.
2.to elect or vote for someone in an official context(politics, voting)
a.to vote in an election
Er wählte zum ersten Mal bei der Bundestagswahl.—He voted for the first time in the federal election.
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 vote. 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.
