die Auswahl
Translation
selection, choice, range, assortment
Examples
Es gibt eine große Auswahl an Büchern.
There is a large selection of books.
Treffen Sie bitte Ihre Auswahl.
Please make your choice.
Die Auswahl des richtigen Weins ist schwer.
The selection of the right wine is difficult.
Grammar Patterns
a selection of ((sth.dat)) eine Auswahl an+3 We have a large selection of wines.
to make a choice eine Auswahl treffen The customer has to make a choice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Sortiment (assortment), die Selektion (selection); Antonyms: der Mangel (lack)
Etymology
Composed of 'aus' (out) and 'Wahl' (choice, election), literally meaning 'to choose out from'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'choosing out' (aus) from a group of options, making a 'Wahl' (choice).