die Wiederwahl
Translation
re-election
Examples
Der Präsident strebt seine Wiederwahl an.
The president is seeking his re-election.
Ihre Wiederwahl gilt als sicher.
Her re-election is considered certain.
Grammar Patterns
((to seek)) ((re-election)) to seek re-election The president is seeking re-election.
((to run for)) ((re-election)) to run for re-election She is running for re-election.
Similar Words
die Wiederernennung (reappointment)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wieder' (again) + 'Wahl' (election). Literally an 'again-election'.
Memory Tips
'Wieder' means 'again' and 'Wahl' means 'election'. So, it's simply being elected again.