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.
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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