Neuwahl

dieNoun

new election; snap election

English translations

  1. 01

    re-election

  2. 02

    new election

Word details

German meaning
Eine Neuwahl ist eine Wahl, die vor dem regulären Wahltermin stattfindet, oft aufgrund politischer Krisen oder dem Verlust des Vertrauens in die Regierung.
English meaning
A snap election is an election that takes place before the regularly scheduled election date, often due to political crises or a loss of confidence in the government.
Synonym
Nachwahl
German example
Nach dem Rücktritt des Kanzlers kam es zu einer Neuwahl.
English example
Following the resignation of the chancellor, there was a snap election.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Neuwahl
Plural Form
die Neuwahlen

Example sentences with “Neuwahl”

  1. Das Parlament forderte eine Neuwahl. (The parliament called for a new election.)

Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'new election' in German?

The term is 'die Neuwahl'. It is feminine and the plural is 'die Neuwahlen'.