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list position
The position of a candidate on a political party's electoral list in an election. A high list position increases the likelihood of receiving a mandate.
Dank ihres sicheren Listenplatzes ist ihr Einzug in den Landtag so gut wie gewiss.
Thanks to her safe list position, her entry into the state parliament is almost certain.
The word is made up of 'die Liste' (the list) and 'der Platz' (the place/position). So it literally describes the place or position on a list.
Für einen guten Listenplatz muss man in der Partei sehr aktiv sein.
To get a good list position, you have to be very active in the party.
This word is used almost exclusively in a political context for parties' electoral lists. Outside of elections, you hear it only very rarely.
Die Parteispitze entscheidet über die Vergabe der Listenplätze.
The party leadership decides on the allocation of list positions.
The quality of a Listenplatz (list position) is often described with adjectives such as 'sicher' (safe), 'aussichtsreich' (promising/good), or 'aussichtslos' (hopeless/bad).
Obwohl sie keinen Wahlkreis direkt gewonnen hat, kommt sie über einen sicheren Listenplatz ins Parlament.
Although she did not win a constituency directly, she is entering parliament through a safe list position.
position
'Position' and 'Listenplatz' can both mean a place in an order or on a list. 'Position' is general here: it can refer to an item on a list, in an invoice, or in a plan. 'Listenplatz' is much more specific and is used especially in politics when candidates are on an electoral list. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Listenplatz' is a type of position. But if it is not about an electoral list, 'Position' is usually more natural.
Die Kandidatin hat einen guten Listenplatz für die nächste Wahl bekommen.
The candidate got a good list position for the next election.
Auf der Rechnung fehlt noch eine Position für die Lieferung.
There is still an item missing on the invoice for the delivery.