die Kommunalwahl
Translation
local election, municipal election
Examples
Die nächste Kommunalwahl findet im Mai statt.
The next local election takes place in May.
Er kandidiert bei der Kommunalwahl.
He is running in the local election.
Grammar Patterns
an der Kommunalwahl teilnehmen to participate in the local election Many citizens participate in the local election.
bei der Kommunalwahl kandidieren to run in the local election She is running in the local election for the first time.
Similar Words
Landtagswahl (state election), Bundestagswahl (federal election)
Etymology
A compound word: 'kommunal' (municipal) + 'Wahl' (election). 'Kommunal' comes from Latin 'communis' (common).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Kommune' (community/municipality) + 'Wahl' (election) = community election. This makes the meaning clear.