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Landtagswahl

/ˈlanttaːksˌvaːl/
noun★Intermediate
⚖️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.

💡

Landtagswahlen are regional elections held in the 16 federal states of Germany.

Collocations

Landtagswahlkampfstate election campaignLandtagswahlrechtright to vote in state elections

Synonyms

Related Phrases

Bundestagswahlphrase
federal election

💡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
root
+
Wahl
election
root
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

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