No. 12,510 in German
wahlniederlage
"Electoral defeat"
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Die Partei erlebte eine schwere Wahlniederlage im letzten Jahr.
The party suffered a severe electoral defeat last year.
Here, 'Wahlniederlage' is used as a noun to refer concretely to the event of losing an election.
Nach der Wahlniederlage war die Stimmung im Büro sehr bedrückt.
After the electoral defeat, the mood in the office was very gloomy.
In this sentence, 'Wahlniederlage' describes the aftermath and its impact on the mood, emphasizing its significance.
Die Analyse der Wahlniederlage führte zu einer Neuausrichtung der Parteistrategie.
The analysis of the electoral defeat led to a realignment of the party's strategy.
Here, 'Wahlniederlage' is examined as a situation requiring analysis and learning.
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