noun

die Abstimmung, -en

voting · vote

Eine gemeinsame Entscheidung, bei der mehrere Personen ihre Wahl abgeben, um zu einem Ergebnis zu kommen.

The German word "Abstimmung" means "voting" or "polling." It is derived from the verb "abstimmen," which means "to vote" or "to coordinate." Related words with the same origin include "Stimme" (voice) and "stimmen" (to tune or to be correct). Similar words with a similar meaning include "Wahl" (election) and "Umfrage" (survey).

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Examples

Die Abstimmung beginnt gleich.noun

The voting starts soon.

Die Abstimmung hat gerade begonnen.noun

The voting has just begun.

Die Abstimmung findet morgen statt.noun

The vote will take place tomorrow.

Eine Abstimmung wird heute in der Stadt durchgeführt.noun

A vote is being held in the city today.

Nach langer Diskussion fand gestern die Abstimmung statt.noun

After a long discussion, the vote took place yesterday.

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