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(Colloquial, from English) To vote; to cast one's vote in an election or ballot. It is often used in informal contexts or in the media, e.g. in TV shows.
Die Zuschauer können per Anruf für ihren Lieblingskandidaten voten.
Viewers can vote for their favorite candidate by phone.
'Voten' (to vote) is a colloquial word from English (an Anglicism). It is frequently used in the media, in TV shows, or in informal online discussions.
Jetzt seid ihr dran! Votet für euren Favoriten!
Now it's your turn! Vote for your favorite!
When stating what or whom you are voting for, the preposition 'für' (for) with the accusative is almost always used. So the structure is: für jemanden/etwas voten (to vote for someone/something).
Ich habe für den Kandidaten mit dem besten Programm gevotet.
I voted for the candidate with the best platform.
Although the word comes from English, it is conjugated like a regular German verb. The past participle is formed with 'ge-': gevotet.
Er votet bei jeder Sendung für seine Lieblingssängerin.
He votes for his favorite singer on every show.
to be right / to vote / to tune
Stimmen and voten can both mean casting a vote in an election or ballot. Stimmen für or gegen is standard and also works for official elections. Voten usually sounds informal or media-related and is especially common in shows and online polls.
Bei der Fernsehshow vote ich für die talentierte Kandidatin.
I am voting for the talented contestant on the TV show.
Bei der Bürgermeisterwahl stimme ich für die unabhängige Kandidatin.
I am voting for the independent candidate in the mayoral election.
