No. 6,001 in German
choice
The German word for "choice" is "Auswahl," meaning the act of selecting or the range of options available.
In a sentence
Du hast die Wahl, ob du mitkommen möchtest oder nicht.
You have the choice whether to come along or not.
In this sentence, 'Wahl' (choice) is used to express having the option or decision to choose something.
Er hatte keine andere Wahl als den kürzeren Weg zu nehmen.
He had no other choice but to take the shorter route.
Here, 'Wahl' (choice) signifies the lack of alternatives, implying one obligatory option.
Ihre Wahl der Kleidung überrascht mich immer.
Her choice of clothing always surprises me.
In this sentence, 'Wahl' (choice) describes the act of selecting from multiple options, referring to a preference or decision.
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