wählen
go for
to choose or decide on something
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What's the difference between wählen / sich entscheiden für / auswählen / in Betracht ziehen / hingehen / losgehen
go for — to choose or decide on something
Means to make a decision in favor of something; close to “choose,” often with emphasis on a final decision.
Ich habe mich für das blaue Kleid entschieden.
Я выбрала синее платье.
Means to select from several options; neutral and very general.
Du kannst dir ein Buch auswählen.
Ты можешь выбрать себе книгу.
Means to consider something as a possible option, but not decide yet.
Wir ziehen einen Umzug in Betracht.
Мы рассматриваем возможность переезда.
Means to go somewhere on foot or to head to a place; not related to choosing.
Ich gehe kurz zum Bäcker hin.
Я ненадолго схожу к пекарю.
Means to set off, start walking, or leave; about movement or starting an action, not choosing.
Wir gehen gleich los.
Мы сейчас же отправляемся.
Means to begin a job, duty, or journey; choice is not the main meaning.
Er tritt morgen seine neue Stelle an.
Он завтра приступает к своей новой работе.
Means to decide; a general word for making a choice or decision.
Ich muss mich heute entscheiden.
Мне нужно сегодня принять решение.
Means to select someone or something for a specific role, task, or purpose; somewhat less common and a bit awkward sounding.
Sie wurde für das Team ausgewählt.
Её выбрали для команды.
Means to prefer something; more literary and formal than the usual “choose.”
Viele Kunden favorisieren das günstigere Modell.
Многие клиенты отдают предпочтение более дешёвой модели.
Means to prefer something; formal and somewhat literary, often used in writing.
Ich präferiere die ruhige Variante.
Я предпочитаю тихий вариант.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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how to pronounce wählen
/ˈvɛːlən/
wählen translation
go for
wählen transcription
/ˈvɛːlən/
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wählen meaning: what does it mean?
etwas auswählen oder sich dafür entscheiden
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