Also means
polling place
Usage Note
Wahllokal is the room where citizens cast their votes, from Wahl and Lokal (premises). It is neuter. Voters are assigned to a particular Wahllokal, often a school or town hall, where the Wahlhelfer (poll workers) check the register.
Examples
"Das Wahllokal öffnet um acht Uhr morgens."
Natural Translation
The polling station opens at eight in the morning.
Literal Translation
The polling-station opens at eight o'clock in-the-morning.
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