This is the 12510th most frequent German word.
wahlniederlage
"Electoral defeat"
Here, 'Wahlniederlage' is used as a noun to refer concretely to the event of losing an election.
Die Partei erlebte eine schwere Wahlniederlage im letzten Jahr.
The party suffered a severe electoral defeat last year.
In this sentence, 'Wahlniederlage' describes the aftermath and its impact on the mood, emphasizing its significance.
Nach der Wahlniederlage war die Stimmung im Büro sehr bedrückt.
After the electoral defeat, the mood in the office was very gloomy.
Here, 'Wahlniederlage' is examined as a situation requiring analysis and learning.