wählen /vˈɛːlən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "elect".

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Source term
elect
Translation
wählen
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form wählen
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + wählen
Examples
In unserer Stadt wählen die Bürger alle vier Jahre einen neuen Bürgermeister.
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Example Sentences

Die Mitglieder wählten sie zur Präsidentin des Vereins.

English: The members elected her as president of the club.

B2 · Action And Motion

In unserer Stadt wählen die Bürger alle vier Jahre einen neuen Bürgermeister.

English: Citizens elect a new mayor every four years in our city.

B2 · Action And Motion

Nach mehreren Gesprächen wurde er gewählt, das Team zu führen.

English: He was elected to lead the team after several careful discussions.

B2 · Action And Motion

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