der Wahlkampf
Translation
election campaign, electoral campaign
Examples
Der Wahlkampf beginnt bald.
The election campaign will begin soon.
Sie führt einen harten Wahlkampf.
She is running a tough election campaign.
Grammar Patterns
to run an election campaign She is running a tough election campaign.
to be on the campaign trail The party is now on the campaign trail.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wahlbewegung, Wahlwerbung
Etymology
A compound of 'Wahl' (election, choice) and 'Kampf' (fight, struggle, campaign). It literally means 'election fight'.
Memory Tips
Picture politicians having a 'fight' (Kampf) for your 'vote' (Wahl). This is the essence of an election campaign.