Example: Jeder sollte das Recht haben, eine Wahl zu haben.
Definition
"Eine Wahl haben" means to have the option or possibility to choose between different alternatives or courses of action. It implies the presence of freedom or opportunity to decide, as in the phrase 'Everyone should have the right to have a choice.'
Translations
have a choice
tener elección
een keuze hebben
tenir una opció
avoir le choix
Etymology
The phrase "eine Wahl haben" comes from the German word "Wahl," meaning 'choice' or 'election.' It traces back to Old High German "walah," relating to the concept of selecting or electing. Did you know? The idea of 'Wahl' is deeply rooted in democratic and personal freedoms, reflecting the importance of having options.
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have a choice