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Usage Note
Wahlabend is the evening of an election day, when exit polls and initial results come in and party leaders give their first reactions. German broadcasters provide live coverage from party headquarters (Parteizentralen) showing the famous Elefantenrunden (round-table discussions with party leaders).
Examples
"Am Wahlabend versammelten sich Tausende vor den Fernsehern."
Natural Translation
On election night, thousands gathered in front of their televisions.
Literal Translation
On the election-evening gathered thousands in front of the televisions.
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