Die Wahl
Example: Die Wahl des richtigen Studienfachs ist oft schwierig.
Definition
The noun "die Wahl" refers to the act or process of choosing or selecting among options, often used in contexts such as elections or decisions, like in the phrase 'Die Wahl des richtigen Studienfachs ist oft schwierig,' meaning the choice of the right field of study is often difficult.
Etymology
The word "die Wahl" comes from Old High German 'walah,' related to the verb 'wählen,' meaning to choose or select. Did you know? Its roots trace back to Proto-Germanic, emphasizing the concept of choosing or picking, which has remained consistent in modern German.
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"Die Wahl" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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