die Stichwahl
Translation
runoff election, second ballot, runoff
Examples
Die Kandidaten müssen in die Stichwahl.
The candidates must go to a runoff election.
Die Stichwahl findet nächste Woche statt.
The runoff election takes place next week.
Grammar Patterns
die Stichwahl the runoff election The candidates must go to a runoff election.
Similar Words
zweiter Wahlgang (second round of voting)
Etymology
Composed of 'Stich' (sting, prick, but here meaning a tie-breaking decision) and 'Wahl' (election).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'stabbing' match or a duel ('Stich') to decide the final winner of an 'election' ('Wahl') when there's a tie.