Usage Note
Wahlsystem refers to the rules governing how votes are cast and translated into seats. Germany uses personalisierte Verhältniswahl (personalised proportional representation). Learners encounter this when reading about election results and reform debates.
Examples
"Das deutsche Wahlsystem kombiniert Direkt- und Listenwahl."
Natural Translation
The German electoral system combines direct and list-based voting.
Literal Translation
The German electoral-system combines direct-vote and list-vote.
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