Wählen
Example: Wir wählen einen Film für den Abend aus.
Definition
"Wählen" means to select or choose something from a number of options, often by making a decision. For example, in the phrase 'Wir wählen einen Film für den Abend aus,' it refers to choosing a film for the evening. It can also imply voting in elections or picking a preferred option.
Etymology
The word "wählen" comes from Old High German 'wëlen' or 'wëhhan,' meaning to choose or select. It is related to the English word 'will,' reflecting the idea of making a choice or decision. Did you know? The concept of "wählen" has long been associated with personal intention and preference in Germanic languages.
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"Wählen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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