Wahlzettel

ballot paper

noun VAL-tse-tel Rare

Usage Note

Wahlzettel is the paper on which a voter marks their choice. In German federal elections it shows two columns: first vote (Erststimme) for a constituency candidate and second vote (Zweitstimme) for a party list. Synonymous with Stimmzettel.

Examples

"Er faltete den Wahlzettel und warf ihn in die Urne."

Natural Translation

He folded the ballot paper and dropped it into the ballot box.

Literal Translation

He folded the ballot-paper and threw it into the ballot-box.

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