die Bundestagswahl
Translation
German federal election
Examples
Die nächste Bundestagswahl findet in vier Jahren statt.
The next federal election takes place in four years.
Wer hat die letzte Bundestagswahl gewonnen?
Who won the last federal election?
Grammar Patterns
to participate in the federal election Viele Bürger nehmen an der Bundestagswahl teil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Parlamentswahl
Etymology
A compound noun: 'der Bund' (federation) + 'der Tag' (day, here meaning assembly/diet) + 'die Wahl' (election). Literally 'Federal Assembly Election'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Bundes' (Federal) + 'tags' (of the assembly) + 'wahl' (election). The gender is determined by the last word, 'die Wahl'.