Wählen
Example: Wir wählen unsere Freunde nach Vertrauen aus.
Definition
"Wählen" means to select or choose someone or something from a set of options, often based on preference or criteria. For example, in the phrase 'Wir wählen unsere Freunde nach Vertrauen aus,' it refers to choosing friends based on trust.
Etymology
The German verb "wählen" comes from the Old High German 'wëlen,' which is related to the Proto-Germanic root '*wahljanan,' meaning 'to choose or select.' Did you know that this root is also the ancestor of the English word 'will,' highlighting a connection to making choices or decisions?
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