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selected / choice
Specifically chosen from a larger group, often with the sense of exclusive, choice, or of special quality.
Das Restaurant serviert nur ausgewählte Weine aus der Region.
The restaurant serves only selected wines from the region.
'Ausgewählt' (selected) is the past participle of the verb 'auswählen' (to select / choose). So it literally means 'picked out' and is used as an adjective to describe something special.
Der Trainer hat die besten Spieler für das Finale ausgewählt.
The coach selected the best players for the final.
In the meaning 'exklusiv' (exclusive) or 'von hoher Qualität' (of high quality), 'ausgewählt' (selected) is often combined with products, people, or places. Typical phrases are 'ausgewählte Zutaten' (selected ingredients), 'ausgewählte Weine' (selected wines), or 'ein ausgewählter Kreis von Gästen' (a select circle of guests).
Nur ein ausgewählter Kreis von Experten wurde zu der Konferenz eingeladen.
Only a select circle of experts was invited to the conference.
This meaning describes a very deliberate and refined way of speaking or behaving. Typical phrases are 'ausgewählte Worte' (carefully chosen words), 'eine ausgewählte Ausdrucksweise' (a refined way of expressing oneself), or 'ausgewählte Manieren' (polished manners).
Er formulierte seine Kritik in sehr ausgewählten Worten.
He phrased his criticism in very carefully chosen words.
elected / refined
'gewählt' and 'ausgewählt' both have to do with a choice or with a refined style. The most important difference is: when referring to people or offices, 'gewählt' often means that someone was chosen by a vote. 'ausgewählt' more often means that someone or something was selected from several options. For language and behavior, both can sound very polished. Learners can easily confuse them because both come from 'wählen' (to choose / vote). A practical tip: for votes or elections, 'gewählt' usually fits; for a selection from a group, 'ausgewählt' usually fits.
Für die Ausstellung wurden nur ausgewählte Fotos aus dem ganzen Jahr gezeigt.
Only selected photos from the whole year were shown for the exhibition.
Nach der Abstimmung war Herr Kaya der gewählte Sprecher des Kurses.
After the vote, Mr. Kaya was the elected spokesperson for the course.