das Referendum
Translation
referendum, plebiscite
Examples
Das Referendum findet am Sonntag statt.
The referendum takes place on Sunday.
Sie stimmten im Referendum mit Nein.
They voted no in the referendum.
Grammar Patterns
ein Referendum abhalten to hold a referendum The government will hold a referendum.
ein Referendum über+4 a referendum on sth. A referendum on leaving the EU.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Volksabstimmung (plebiscite), der Volksentscheid (popular vote)
Etymology
From Latin 'referendum', meaning '(a thing) that must be carried back' or 'referred', from the verb 'referre'.
Memory Tips
An international word, very similar to English 'referendum'. It's a question 'referred' to the people for a direct vote.