Also means
coordination
Usage Note
Abstimmung is the act of voting (eine Abstimmung durchführen, to hold a vote) but also means 'coordination' between parties — in Abstimmung mit means 'in consultation with'. The related verb is abstimmen, separable.
Examples
"Die Abstimmung findet morgen statt."
Natural Translation
The vote takes place tomorrow.
Literal Translation
The vote finds tomorrow place.
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Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
- Aufstand uprising
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