wählen
elect
Meaning of wählen
jemanden durch Abstimmung für ein Amt bestimmen
to choose someone by voting
Pronunciation
wählen with English translation
wählen usage examples
Wir wählen heute den Klassensprecher.
Today we elect the class representative.
Die Bürger wählen den Bürgermeister.
The citizens elect the mayor.
wählen synonyms
What's the difference between wählen, bestimmen, ernennen, auswählen, and aussuchen
Means to appoint, decide, or determine who should do a role. It is closer to deciding or assigning than to voting.
Means to appoint officially, usually to a position or office. It is not a vote, but a decision from above.
Advanced: broader words
Means to choose from several options. It is a very general word and can be used for voting as well as everyday selection.
Means to pick out or choose for yourself. It is more everyday and personal, usually not used for formal elections.
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Questions about this word
What does wählen mean?
to choose someone by voting
How do you pronounce wählen?
wählen is pronounced [ˈvɛːlən].
How is wählen used in a sentence?
Today we elect the class representative. Translation: Wir wählen heute den Klassensprecher.
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