This is the 6001st most frequent German word.
choice
The German word for "choice" is "Auswahl," meaning the act of selecting or the range of options available.
In this sentence, 'Wahl' (choice) is used to express having the option or decision to choose something.
Du hast die Wahl, ob du mitkommen möchtest oder nicht.
You have the choice whether to come along or not.
Here, 'Wahl' (choice) signifies the lack of alternatives, implying one obligatory option.
Er hatte keine andere Wahl als den kürzeren Weg zu nehmen.
He had no other choice but to take the shorter route.
In this sentence, 'Wahl' (choice) describes the act of selecting from multiple options, referring to a preference or decision.