Usage Note
Wortwahl refers to the specific words a speaker or writer selects — eine unglückliche Wortwahl (an unfortunate choice of words) is a common criticism in public discourse. It is used in stylistics, journalism, and everyday speech.
Examples
"Seine Wortwahl war oft provokant und missverstanden."
Natural Translation
His choice of words was often provocative and misunderstood.
Literal Translation
His word-choice was often provocative and misunderstood.
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