der Urnengang
Translation
going to the polls, election, ballot
Examples
Der Urnengang findet am Sonntag statt.
The election takes place on Sunday.
Die Beteiligung am Urnengang war hoch.
The turnout for the election was high.
Grammar Patterns
der Urnengang the election, the ballot The election was decisive.
zum Urnengang gehen to go to the polls The citizens are going to the polls.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Wahl (election), die Abstimmung (vote, poll)
Etymology
From 'Urne' (ballot box) + 'Gang' (walk, going). Literally 'the walk to the ballot box'.
Memory Tips
Visualize the physical act of 'going' (Gang) to the ballot 'urn' (Urne) to cast your vote.