No. 711 in German
wahlkampf
"Election campaign"
In a sentence
Der Wahlkampf vor der Wahl war sehr intensiv.
The election campaign before the vote was very intense.
Here, 'Wahlkampf' refers to the effort and activities conducted by political parties or candidates leading up to an election.
Während des Wahlkampfs haben die Parteien viele Veranstaltungen organisiert.
During the election campaign, the parties organized many events.
In this sentence, 'Wahlkampf' is used to describe the duration and context in which election-related activities occur.
Die Diskussionen im Wahlkampf waren oft kontrovers.
The discussions during the election campaign were often controversial.
Here, 'Wahlkampf' emphasizes the debates and interactions that happen as a part of the campaigning process.
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