Vocabulary
die
Wortwahl
/ˈvɔʁtvaːl/· noun· Pl. —
choice of words, wording
Which words a text uses — precise or vague, plain or pompous. In a newsroom a single word can decide whether a sentence is fair.
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- Singular
- die Wortwahl
- Plural
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- Genitiv
- der Wortwahl
One word, many lives
Tap a meaning. Real German isn't a dictionary translation.
Wortwahl
choice of words
Ihre Wortwahl war unglücklich.
Her choice of words was unfortunate.
Word family
Wortwahldas Wortworddie Wahlchoice; electionwählento choose
Common combinations
- eine treffende Wortwahlan apt choice of words
- sich in der Wortwahl vergreifento choose one's words badly
- auf seine Wortwahl achtento watch one's words
Similar & opposite
≈ Synonyms
die Ausdrucksweisedie Formulierung
Real examples
- In der Wortwahl hat sich der Kollege leider vergriffen.Unfortunately our colleague chose his words badly.
- Die Wortwahl verrät, auf welcher Seite der Autor steht.The choice of words reveals which side the author is on.
- Achte in der Glosse auf eine einfache Wortwahl.In the satirical piece, keep your choice of words simple.
