European election
die Europawahl, die Europawahlen
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European election
The election held every five years in which the citizens of the member states of the European Union elect the members of the European Parliament.
Die Wahlbeteiligung bei der letzten Europawahl war höher als erwartet.
Voter turnout in the last European election was higher than expected.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Europawahlen |
| genitive | der Europawahl |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Europawahl | die Europawahlen |
| accusative | die Europawahl | die Europawahlen |
| dative | der Europawahl | den Europawahlen |
| genitive | der Europawahl | der Europawahlen |
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The word is composed of 'Europa' (Europe) and 'Wahl' (election). The 's' in between is a linking s, which connects the two parts of the word.
Die Vorbereitungen für die nächste Europawahl haben bereits begonnen.
Preparations for the next European election have already begun.
'Europawahl' (European election) follows a typical pattern for elections in Germany. Other examples are 'Bundestagswahl' (federal election), 'Landtagswahl' (state election), or 'Kommunalwahl' (municipal election). The first part names the political level.
Nach der Bundestagswahl wird eine neue Regierung gebildet.
After the federal election, a new government is formed.
Common verbs in connection with the European election are 'an der Wahl teilnehmen' (to take part in the election), 'zur Wahl gehen' (to go vote), or 'seine Stimme abgeben' (to cast one's vote).
Es ist wichtig, bei der Europawahl seine Stimme abzugeben.
It is important to cast your vote in the European election.
Viele junge Menschen haben an der letzten Europawahl teilgenommen.
Many young people took part in the last European election.
In journalistic and everyday language, the abbreviation 'EU-Wahl' (EU election) is often used.
Die Ergebnisse der EU-Wahl werden am Sonntagabend bekannt gegeben.
The results of the EU election will be announced on Sunday evening.
