Singular
die
Wahl
choice, election
Plural: die Wahlen
Why does the noun Wahl have the article die?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Wahl
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Wahl | eine Wahl | keine Wahl |
| Akkusativ | die Wahl | eine Wahl | keine Wahl |
| Dativ | der Wahl | einer Wahl | keiner Wahl |
| Genitiv | der Wahl | einer Wahl | keiner Wahl |
| Nominativ | die Wahlen | Wahlen | keine Wahlen |
| Akkusativ | die Wahlen | Wahlen | keine Wahlen |
| Dativ | den Wahlen | Wahlen | keinen Wahlen |
| Genitiv | der Wahlen | Wahlen | keiner Wahlen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Wahl in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die nächste Wahl ist sehr wichtig.The next election is very important. | Eine freie Wahl ist eine große Verantwortung.A free choice is a great responsibility. | Keine einzige Wahl war wirklich einfach.No single choice was really easy. |
| Akkusativ | Er hat die richtige Wahl getroffen.He made the right choice. | Ich muss eine schwere Wahl treffen.I have to make a difficult choice. | Du hast keine andere Wahl.You have no other choice. |
| Dativ | Nach der letzten Wahl ändert sich viel.A lot changes after the last election. | Ich helfe dir bei einer schweren Wahl.I'll help you with a difficult choice. | Mit keiner einzigen Wahl bin ich zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any single choice. |
| Genitiv | Das Ergebnis der europäischen Wahl ist knapp.The result of the European election is close. | Die Folgen einer überraschenden Wahl sind unklar.The consequences of a surprising choice are unclear. | Trotz keiner klaren Wahl müssen wir handeln.Despite no clear choice, we must act. |
| Nominativ | Die lokalen Wahlen finden im Herbst statt.The local elections take place in the fall. | Freie Wahlen sind für die Demokratie entscheidend.Free elections are crucial for democracy. | Keine neuen Wahlen wurden bisher abgesagt.No new elections have been canceled so far. |
| Akkusativ | Wir beobachten die kommenden Wahlen genau.We are watching the upcoming elections closely. | Die Partei hat wichtige Wahlen gewonnen.The party has won important elections. | Er akzeptiert keine freien Wahlen.He accepts no free elections. |
| Dativ | Bei den letzten Wahlen gab es Proteste.There were protests at the last elections. | Er sprach von vergangenen Wahlen.He spoke of past elections. | Nach keinen politischen Wahlen änderte sich etwas.Nothing changed after any political elections. |
| Genitiv | Die Zeit der politischen Wahlen ist spannend.The time of the political elections is exciting. | Die Bedeutung freier Wahlen ist groß.The importance of free elections is great. | Das Ergebnis keiner vorgezogenen Wahlen war so knapp.The result of no early elections was so close. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Wahl?
It is die Wahl. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wahl is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Wahl?
The German noun Wahl is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Wahl?
The plural form of die Wahl is die Wahlen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Wahl mean in English?
The German word die Wahl translates to “choice, election” in English.
How do you decline die Wahl?
Like all German nouns, Wahl changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Wahl
- Akkusativ: die Wahl
- Dativ: der Wahl
- Genitiv: der Wahl
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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