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poll rating
The result of an opinion poll expressed as a percentage, measuring the approval or popularity of, for example, political parties or individuals.
Die Umfragewerte der Regierungspartei sind in den letzten Wochen gesunken.
The governing party's poll ratings have fallen in recent weeks.
'Umfragewert' (poll rating) is a compound noun made up of 'die Umfrage' (survey/poll) and 'der Wert' (value). It therefore describes the value determined in a poll.
Ein guter Umfragewert ist für Politiker vor einer Wahl sehr wichtig.
A good poll rating is very important for politicians before an election.
Poll ratings are often combined with verbs of change. Typically, they can 'steigen' (rise), 'sinken' (drop), 'fallen' (fall), 'stagnieren' (stagnate), or simply be 'hoch' (high) or 'niedrig' (low).
Die Umfragewerte für den Kanzler sind stabil geblieben.
The poll ratings for the chancellor have remained stable.
This word is used almost exclusively in the context of politics and market research. You usually read or hear it in the news when it is about the popularity of parties or individuals.
Die neuesten Umfragewerte zeigen einen klaren Trend.
The latest poll ratings show a clear trend.
election result
'das Wahlergebnis' and 'der Umfragewert' both have to do with politics and numbers. But they do not mean the same thing. A 'Wahlergebnis' is determined after a real election and is official. An 'Umfragewert' comes from a survey before or between elections and only shows how many people currently support a party or person. They can be confused because both are often given as percentages. The important point is: the election result decides an election; the poll rating only describes a mood.
Der Umfragewert der Partei steigt, obwohl die Wahl erst in drei Monaten ist.
The party's poll rating is rising, even though the election is still three months away.
Am Sonntagabend wurde das Wahlergebnis im Rathaus bekannt gegeben.
On Sunday evening, the election result was announced at city hall.