Noun
die Wahl
Pronunciation: /vaːl/
choice, selection
B1
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plural Wahlen
Meanings
Noun
- choice, selection
- election (process of choosing a leader or representatives)
- quality level
Example sentence
Denkst du, die falsche Wahl getroffen zu haben?
Do you think you've made the wrong choice?
Word forms
singular
die Wahl
plural
die Wahlen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Wahl
Accusativedie Wahl
Dativeder Wahl
Genitiveder Wahl
Plural
Nominativedie Wahlen
Accusativedie Wahlen
Dativeden Wahlen
Genitiveder Wahlen
Usage
- die Wahl haben — have a choice
- eine Wahl treffen — make a choice; not machen in this phrase
Bei den Getränken hast du die Wahl zwischen Tee und Kaffee.
For drinks you have a choice between tea and coffee.