Elections vs Poll vs Referendum vs Vote

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Elections

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)

Poll

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)C1noun

Referendum

FormellTop 5.000 (recht häufig)C1noun

Vote

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1noun
Am formellsten: Referendum
 ElectionsPollReferendumVote
Aussprache🇬🇧 //ɪˈlɛkʃənz//🇺🇸 //ɪˈlɛkʃənz//🇬🇧 /["/pəʊl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pəʊl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌrefəˈrendəm/","/ˌrefəˈrendə/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌrefəˈrendəm/","/ˌrefəˈrendə/"]/🇬🇧 /["/vəʊt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/vəʊt/"]/
BedeutungA process where people vote to choose leaders or decide on issues.A method to find out what people think, often by asking questions.A vote where people decide on a specific issue.To choose one option in an election or decision.
BeispielThe elections will take place next month in our country.The latest poll shows that the incumbent candidate is leading by 10 points.The country held a referendum to decide whether to remain in the international union.It's important to vote in local elections to make your voice heard.
RegisterNeutralNeutralFormellNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 5.000 (recht häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-Niveau-C1C1B1
Wortartnounnounnoun
Kollokationenhold elections, conduct elections, general elections, local elections, elections resultslocal, national, nationwide, carry out, conduct, do, confirm something, find something, indicate something, numbers, rating, results, in the polls, be ahead in the polls, be behind in the polls, a lead in the polls, presidential, go to, open, close, at the pollsplanned, proposed, popular, conduct, hold, put something to, show something, approve something, fail, proposal, campaign, process, in a/​the referendum, referendum on, the result of a referendumelectoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/​something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence, electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/​something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence, have, get, give somebody, electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/​something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence, electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/​something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence
Antonyme-consensus, agreementappointment, delegationabstain, ignore
Häufige FehlerConfusing 'election' with 'selection' as they have different meanings., Using 'elections' in singular form when referring to multiple events., Mixing up the terms 'election' and 'referendum'.Confused with 'pole' — 'poll' is about opinions, 'pole' is a long stick., Using 'polls' as a verb incorrectly — it should be used primarily as a noun., Misunderstanding the context — not all surveys are called polls.Confused with 'referenda' when referring to multiple instances., Using it in informal settings where simpler terms are more appropriate., Mispronouncing the word due to its formal nature.'Vote for' confusion with 'vote against' (the opposite)., Using 'voted' instead of 'vote' when talking about the action in the present., Confusing 'vote' as a noun and verb without context.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'elections' in discussions about politics and voting. Avoid in informal settings where slang is preferred.Use 'poll' when discussing surveys or public opinions. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, like news articles or casual conversations. Avoid using it for informal questions that don’t involve structured responses.Use 'referendum' in political or formal contexts. It's not commonly used in casual conversation.Use 'vote' in discussions about elections, polls, or decisions. Avoid using it in very casual contexts unless referring to informal votes, like in a classroom.

Häufige Fragen: Elections vs Poll vs Referendum vs Vote

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Elections, Poll, Referendum und Vote?

Elections: A process where people vote to choose leaders or decide on issues. Poll: A method to find out what people think, often by asking questions. Referendum: A vote where people decide on a specific issue. Vote: To choose one option in an election or decision.

Was ist formeller: Elections, Poll, Referendum und Vote?

Referendum ist davon am formellsten.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Elections: The elections will take place next month in our country. Poll: The latest poll shows that the incumbent candidate is leading by 10 points. Referendum: The country held a referendum to decide whether to remain in the international union. Vote: It's important to vote in local elections to make your voice heard.

Kann ich Elections, Poll, Referendum und Vote austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Elections, Poll, Referendum und Vote sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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