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wählen

English translation of wählen

choose

The German word 'wählen' is a verb that translates to 'choose' in English. It is used when someone selects an option from a set of possibilities. For example, 'Ich wähle die rote Jacke' means 'I choose the red jacket'. 'Wählen' is a regular verb in German, which means that it follows the standard conjugation rules.


Example sentences using: wählen

Wir müssen einen Kandidaten für die Wahl wählen

English translation of Wir müssen einen Kandidaten für die Wahl wählen

We have to choose a candidate for the election

This sentences uses 'wählen' in the context of choosing a candidate for a political election. This underscores the fact that 'wählen' is often used in a formal setting to represent the act of making a conscious choice.

Sie können Ihre Lieblingsspeise vom Menü wählen

English translation of Sie können Ihre Lieblingsspeise vom Menü wählen

You can choose your favorite dish from the menu

This sentence illustrates the use of 'wählen' in a daily life scenario, specifically when making a choice, such as selecting a dish from a menu in a restaurant. It shows that 'wählen' can be used to suggest preference in an informal context.

Ich werde das blaue Kleid wählen

English translation of Ich werde das blaue Kleid wählen

I will choose the blue dress

This is a simple declarative sentence using 'wählen' to express intent in a future choice, demonstrating that 'wählen' can be used in a variety of tenses.

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