NOUN

dieWahl/vaːl/choice; election; selection

Wahl is a German noun that means choice, election, or selection. It is pronounced /vaːl/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Wahlen".

Definitions

1.the act or possibility of choosing between options(decision)

a.possibility or action of making a decision between alternatives

Die Wahl zwischen den beiden Angeboten fiel ihm schwer.—The choice between the two offers was difficult for him.

2.event in which people vote to choose representatives or express opinions(politics)

a.the process or event of electing someone to a position

Bei der nächsten Wahl werde ich meine Stimme abgeben.—At the next election, I will cast my vote.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Wahldie Wahlen
Genitiveder Wahlder Wahlen
Dativeder Wahlden Wahlen
Accusativedie Wahldie Wahlen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Wahl" mean in English?
"Wahl" means choice, election, or selection. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Wahl"?
"Wahl" is pronounced /vaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Wahl" der, die, or das?
"Wahl" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Wahl"?
The plural of "Wahl" is "Wahlen".
What part of speech is "Wahl"?
"Wahl" is a noun in German.

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