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election campaign
The totality of activities by political parties and candidates in the period before an election to win over voters.
Im Wahlkampf versprechen die Politiker oft mehr, als sie später halten können.
During the election campaign, politicians often promise more than they can later deliver.
'Wahlkampf' (election campaign) is a compound noun made up of 'die Wahl' (election) and 'der Kampf' (fight/struggle). It therefore describes the period before an election figuratively as a fight between the parties for the voters' votes.
Der Wahlkampf in diesem Jahr ist besonders intensiv.
The election campaign this year is especially intense.
'Wahlkampf' (election campaign) is often combined with the verb 'führen' (to lead/conduct): 'einen Wahlkampf führen' (to run/conduct an election campaign). Another common phrase is 'sich im Wahlkampf befinden' (to be in an election campaign).
Die Kanzlerkandidatin führt einen sehr engagierten Wahlkampf.
The candidate for chancellor is running a very committed election campaign.
The word 'Wahlkampf' (election campaign) is the basis for many other nouns in the political context. Examples are 'Wahlkampfveranstaltung' (campaign event), 'Wahlkampfplakat' (campaign poster), or 'Wahlkampfteam' (campaign team).
Überall in der Stadt hängen jetzt die neuen Wahlkampfplakate.
The new campaign posters are now hanging all over the city.
choice / election
'die Wahl' and 'der Wahlkampf' both belong to the topic of politics and voting. 'die Wahl' is the actual process in which citizens cast their vote. 'der Wahlkampf' is the period beforehand, when parties and candidates campaign for support. Learners may confuse the words because they often occur together. In practice: in the election, the decision is made; in the election campaign, candidates and parties campaign for votes.
Im Wahlkampf besucht die Kandidatin viele Städte und spricht mit den Menschen.
During the election campaign, the candidate visits many cities and speaks with people.
Bei der Wahl am Sonntag geben viele Bürger ihre Stimme im Rathaus ab.
In the election on Sunday, many citizens cast their vote at city hall.