der Stimmenfang
Translation
canvassing, vote catching, electioneering
Examples
Die Partei geht auf Stimmenfang.
The party is going canvassing for votes.
Der Kandidat ist auf Stimmenfang in der Innenstadt.
The candidate is canvassing for votes in the city center.
Grammar Patterns
auf Stimmenfang gehen to go canvassing The politicians go canvassing before the election.
Similar Words
Wahlkampf (election campaign), Wählerwerbung (canvassing)
Etymology
Composed of 'Stimmen' (votes) and 'Fang' (catch, capture). Literally means 'vote-catching'.
Memory Tips
Picture a politician 'catching' (fangen) 'votes' (Stimmen) with a net, like fishing.