der Wahlkreis, -e
választókerület
Ein Gebiet, in dem die Menschen bei einer Wahl bestimmen, wer sie im Parlament vertreten soll.
The German word "Wahlkreis" is a compound noun made of:
- Wahl meaning election or choice
- Kreis meaning district or circle
Meaning:
Wahlkreis refers to an electoral district or constituency — a geographic area represented by a member in a legislative body.
Similar words:
- Stimmkreis (voting district)
- Wahlbezirk (electoral precinct)
Difference:
Wahlkreis is generally a larger electoral district for parliamentary elections, whereas Wahlbezirk and Stimmkreis can refer to smaller subdivisions or precincts within the electoral area.
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Examples
In diesem Wahlkreis finden bald Wahlen statt.noun
Ebben a választókerületben hamarosan választások lesznek.
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