elective

ɪˈlɛktɪv
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Translation of elective into German,

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Adjective

1.

optional

open to choice and not mandatory
wahlweise fakultativ
  • She took an elective course in art.Sie belegte einen Wahlkurs in Kunst.
2.

medical

TECH.US
scheduled and non-emergent in healthcare
TECH.US
  • The patient opted for elective surgery.Der Patient entschied sich für eine elektive Operation.
3.

politics

Rare
related to voting or elections
Rare
wahlbezogen wahlbedingt
  • The council held an elective meeting.Der Rat hielt eine wahlbezogene Sitzung ab.

Noun

1.

education

optional course chosen by a student
  • She decided to take an elective in art history.Sie entschied sich, ein Wahlfach in Kunstgeschichte zu belegen.
2.

medical

TECH.UK
optional hospital placement for medical students
TECH.UK
Famulatur Wahlfamulatur
  • He completed an elective in cardiology at the local hospital.Er absolvierte eine Famulatur in der Kardiologie am örtlichen Krankenhaus.
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Expressions with elective: examples in English and translations in German

Wahlamt
She ran for elective office to represent her community.
gewählte Diktatur
The country is criticized for becoming an elective dictatorship.
Wahlverwandtschaft
elektive Affinität
Their friendship was an example of elective affinity, instantly connecting over shared interests..
elektive Operation
The hospital postponed all nonurgent elective surgery during the winter outbreak.
Wahlkurs
Wahlfach
She decided to take an elective course in photography..

Synonyms and analogies of elective in English

Examples of elective in a sentence

  • The university offers many elective classes to broaden students' horizons.
  • Elective procedures are often planned months in advance.
  • He chose an elective treatment to improve his quality of life.
  • The elective process was transparent and fair.
  • They discussed the elective system's impact on democracy.
  • He chose an elective in creative writing.

Translations of "elective" in Context ordered by category and frequency

dasWahlfach

Students are at liberty to choose any elective course within this department.

Studierende sind frei, jedes Wahlfach innerhalb dieses Fachbereichs zu wählen.

His current course load consists of three major courses and one elective.

Sein aktueller Kursumfang besteht aus drei Hauptkursen und einem Wahlfach.

Adjective
Wahl-adj.

It is made up of compulsory, elective and major courses.

Dieses setzt sich aus Pflicht-, Wahl- und Schwerpunktmodulen zusammen.

The occupation offers various elective options and possibilities for specialisation.

Des Weiteren bietet der Beruf verschiedene Wahl- und Vertiefungsmöglichkeiten.

gewählteadj.

Other elective motives from ccvision are connected with additional costs.

Andere gewählte Motive von ccvision sind mit zusätzlichen Kosten verbunden.

We call inherited property what in fact is an elective administration.

Wir bezeichnen als erbliches Eigentum das, was in Wirklichkeit gewählte Verwaltung ist.

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Other translations for elective:

  • fakultativadj.
  • optionaladj.
  • Wahlpflichtfach

elective: Examples and translations in context

An elective course often allows students to explore subjects outside their majors.

Ein Wahlfach ermöglicht es Studenten oft, Themen außerhalb ihres Hauptfachs zu erkunden.

Choosing the right elective can significantly impact a student's college experience.

Die Wahl des richtigen Wahlfachs kann die Studienerfahrung eines Studenten erheblich beeinflussen.

He found an interesting elective on public speaking that he wanted to enroll in.

Er fand ein interessantes Wahlfach zum Thema öffentliche Reden, das er belegen wollte.

As part of her degree, she must complete at least one elective each year.

Im Rahmen ihres Studiums muss sie jedes Jahr mindestens ein Wahlfach absolvieren.

His adviser suggested an elective in philosophy to broaden his critical thinking.

Sein Berater schlug ein Wahlfach in Philosophie vor, um sein kritisches Denken zu erweitern.

Many students enjoy taking an elective that allows them to explore new hobbies.

Viele Studierende nehmen gerne ein Wahlfach, das ihnen erlaubt, neue Hobbys zu erkunden.

Each eighth grader needs to choose an elective for the next year.

Jeder Achtklässler muss ein Wahlfach für das nächste Jahr wählen.

The curriculum follows an extensive sequence of psychology courses with small additional components of elective and general education courses.

Das Curriculum folgt einer umfangreichen Folge von Psychologiekursen mit kleinen zusätzlichen Bestandteilen von Wahl- und allgemeinbildenden Kursen.

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