die Auswahl
Translation
selection, choice, range, assortment
Examples
Das Geschäft hat eine große Auswahl an Käse.
The store has a large selection of cheese.
Die Auswahl des richtigen Kandidaten ist schwer.
The choice of the right candidate is difficult.
Grammar Patterns
a selection ((of sth.)) eine Auswahl ((an et3)) The store has a large selection of cheese.
to make a choice eine Auswahl treffen Please make a choice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Selektion, das Sortiment, die Alternative
Etymology
From `aus-` (out) + `Wahl` (choice, election). The idea is 'picking out' from a number of options.
Memory Tips
Imagine you are making a 'choice' (`Wahl`) by picking one thing 'out' (`aus`) of a group.