Landtagswahl
/ˈlanttaːksˌvaːl/
💡 state election
“Die Landtagswahl findet nächsten Monat statt.”
“The state election will take place next month.”
⚖️Law
formal
An election to choose the members of a state parliament (Landtag) in Germany.
Die Landtagswahl in Bayern wurde von großer Spannung begleitet.
The state election in Bavaria was accompanied by great tension.
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Landtagswahlen are regional elections held in the 16 federal states of Germany.
Collocations
Landtagswahlkampfstate election campaignLandtagswahlrechtright to vote in state elections
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💡Pro Tip
Regional Context
Remember that 'Landtagswahl' refers to state-level elections, not national ones.
⚡Gold Rule
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Landtagswahl' as it is a German noun.
📖Word Origin
From 'Landtag' (state parliament) + 'Wahl' (election).
📝Usage Notes
The term specifically refers to elections at the state level in Germany, not federal elections.
Word Breakdown
Landtag
state parliament
rootWahl
election
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