die Wahlperiode
Translation
legislative period, term of office
Examples
Die Wahlperiode dauert vier Jahre.
The legislative period lasts four years.
In dieser Wahlperiode wurden viele Gesetze verabschiedet.
Many laws were passed in this legislative period.
Grammar Patterns
lasts ((time)) to last for a period of time The legislative period lasts four years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Legislaturperiode (legislative period), Amtszeit (term of office)
Etymology
A compound word: 'Wahl' (election) + 'Periode' (period). Literally 'election period'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Wahl' (election) and 'Periode' (period). The period of time determined by an election.