die Wahl
Translation
election, choice, selection
Examples
Die nächste Wahl ist im September.
The next election is in September.
Du hast keine andere Wahl.
You have no other choice.
Grammar Patterns
to have the choice (die Wahl haben) You have the choice.
to go to the polls/vote (zur Wahl gehen) Many people go to the polls.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abstimmung, Entscheidung; Antonyms: Zwang
Etymology
From Middle High German 'wal'. Cognate with English 'will' (desire/choice).
Memory Tips
Related to the archaic English word 'wale' (choice). Think of 'free will'.