Usage Note
Parlamentswahl is the general term for any election to a parliament; it includes Bundestagswahl (federal), Landtagswahl (state), and elections to the European Parliament, useful when speaking generically.
Examples
"Die nächste Parlamentswahl wird voraussichtlich hohe Beteiligung verzeichnen."
Natural Translation
The next parliamentary election is expected to see high turnout.
Literal Translation
The next parliamentary election will presumably high participation record.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- 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
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