Stimmzettel

ballot paper

noun SHTIM-tset-tel Rare

Also means

voting slip

Usage Note

Stimmzettel is the physical paper on which a vote is cast, from Stimme (vote) and Zettel (slip). It is masculine and the plural is identical. Distinguish it from Wahlzettel, a common synonym; Stimmzettel is the official term used in German electoral law.

Examples

"Der Wähler faltete den Stimmzettel und warf ihn in die Urne."

Natural Translation

The voter folded the ballot paper and dropped it into the box.

Literal Translation

The voter folded the ballot-paper and threw it into the urn.

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