casting a vote
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casting a vote
The formal act of casting one's vote in an election or vote. This usually happens by filling out and depositing a ballot paper.
Die Stimmabgabe ist bis 18 Uhr in den Wahllokalen möglich.
Casting a vote is possible at the polling stations until 6 p.m.
'Stimmabgabe' (casting a vote) is a compound noun made from 'die Stimme' (the vote / voice) and 'die Abgabe' (the submission / handing in). 'Abgabe' comes from the verb 'abgeben' (to hand in / to cast). So the word literally means 'the casting of the vote'.
Die Abgabe der Stimme ist das wichtigste Recht in einer Demokratie.
Casting one's vote is the most important right in a democracy.
This word belongs to formal language and is used mainly in official, political, or journalistic contexts in connection with elections and votes.
Der offizielle Bericht dokumentiert die hohe Zahl der Stimmabgaben.
The official report documents the high number of votes cast.
A distinction is often made between 'persönliche Stimmabgabe' (voting in person, at the polling station) and 'briefliche Stimmabgabe' (postal voting). 'Der Ort der Stimmabgabe' (the place where the vote is cast) is also a common formulation.
Immer mehr Wähler nutzen die Möglichkeit der brieflichen Stimmabgabe.
More and more voters are using the option of postal voting.
vote / coordination
Die Abstimmung refers to the joint procedure by which a group makes a decision. Die Stimmabgabe is the individual formal act performed by one person within that procedure. Abstimmung is appropriate for the process as a whole, while Stimmabgabe refers to casting an individual vote.
Die Stimmabgabe jedes Mitglieds erfolgte mit einem Stimmzettel.
Each member cast their vote using a ballot paper.
Die Abstimmung über den Antrag begann um zehn Uhr.
The vote on the motion began at ten o'clock.
