Europawahl
/ˈɔɪ̯ʁoːpaˌvaːl/noun★Intermediate
formal
An election to choose the members of the European Parliament, held every five years in the European Union.
Bei der nächsten Europawahl werden die Bürger über die Zukunft der EU entscheiden.
In the next European Parliament election, citizens will decide on the future of the EU.
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The European Parliament is the directly elected legislative body of the European Union.
Collocations
EuropawahlkampfEuropean election campaignEuropawahlbeteiligungEuropean election turnout
Synonyms
Related Phrases
Europawahl 2024phrase
The European Parliament election held in 2024
💡Pro Tip
Political Context
This term is primarily used in discussions about European politics and governance.
⚡Gold Rule
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Europawahl' as it is a proper noun in German.
📖Word Origin
From 'Europa' (Europe) + 'Wahl' (election). The term refers specifically to elections for the European Parliament.
📝Usage Notes
The term is used in political and formal contexts, particularly in discussions about EU governance and democracy.
Word Breakdown
Europa
Europe
rootWahl
election
rootDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch