noun
die Wahlpflicht, -en
compulsory voting
The German word "Wahlpflicht" is a noun composed of two parts:
- Wahl — "choice" or "election"
- Pflicht — "duty" or "obligation"
Meaning:
"Wahlpflicht" refers to an obligation to choose—often used in educational contexts to describe courses or subjects students are required to select from a specified range (elective compulsory courses).
Similar words:
- Pflichtfach (compulsory subject)
- Wahlfach (elective subject)
Difference:
- Pflichtfach: mandatory, no choice given.
- Wahlfach: optional without obligation.
- Wahlpflicht: you must choose, but from various options (a mixture of choice and obligation).
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Examples
Die Wahlpflicht gilt für alle Bürger.noun
Compulsory voting applies to all citizens.
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