elect in German
elect in German is gewählt, wählen, entscheiden — elect means to choose someone for a position through a vote.
elect in German
gewählt
(postpositive) Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
wählen
(transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something)
entscheiden
(transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something)
wählen
(transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election
What does "elect" mean?
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verb To choose someone for a position through a vote.
"The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting."
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verb To choose or decide to do something.
"He elected to stay home rather than travel in the storm."
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adjective Chosen for a role but not yet officially in it.
"The president-elect will take office in January."
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elect in a sentence
- The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting.
- She was elected mayor for the third time.
- He elected to stay home rather than travel in the storm.
- The president-elect will take office in January.
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What is "elect" in German?
"elect" in German is gewählt, wählen, entscheiden. elect means: To choose someone for a position through a vote.
How do you use "elect" in a sentence?
Example: "The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting." In German, "elect" is gewählt, wählen, entscheiden.
Are there other ways to say "elect" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "elect": gewählt, wählen, entscheiden.
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