Translation of German word "die Erststimme" to English
diedie Erststimme
How to use
Erststimme ('first vote') is a feminine noun: die Erststimme (no plural). In German federal elections, voters have two votes. The Erststimme is cast for a specific candidate in a constituency (Direktmandat).
🇬🇧 English
first vote (for candidate)
Example
Mit der Erststimme wählt man einen direkten Kandidaten aus dem Wahlkreis.
With the first vote, you choose a direct candidate from the constituency.
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Common phrases
- Erststimme / Zweitstimme— first vote (candidate) / second vote (party list)
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Frequency rank: #1492 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "die die Erststimme"?▼
The German word "die die Erststimme" is defined as: "First vote (for direct constituency candidate)."
What does the German word "die die Erststimme" mean?▼
The German word "die die Erststimme" means "first vote (for candidate)" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "die Erststimme"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "die Erststimme"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Mit der Erststimme wählt man einen Direktkandidaten aus dem Wahlkreis." (which translates as "With the first vote, you choose a direct candidate from the constituency.").
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