der Wahlschein
Translation
ballot, polling card, absentee ballot
Examples
Für die Briefwahl muss man einen Wahlschein beantragen.
For mail-in voting, you have to apply for an absentee ballot.
Der Wähler füllte den Wahlschein in der Kabine aus.
The voter filled out the ballot in the booth.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to apply for sth. One must apply for an absentee ballot for mail-in voting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Stimmzettel (ballot paper)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wahl' (election) and 'Schein' (certificate, slip of paper).
Memory Tips
A 'Schein' (slip of paper) for the 'Wahl' (election).