Die Wahl
Example: Die Wahl des Restaurants fiel auf das italienische Lokal.
Definition
"Die Wahl" refers to the act or process of choosing or selecting something from a set of options, often based on preference or judgment. For example, in "Die Wahl des Restaurants fiel auf das italienische Lokal," it means the selection of the restaurant.
Etymology
The word "die Wahl" comes from the Old High German word "walah," meaning choice or election. It is related to the verb "wählen," which means to choose. Did you know? The root is connected to similar words in other Germanic languages, highlighting the importance of choice in human decision-making.
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"Die Wahl" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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