How to Say “Chosen” in German

auserwählt
The German word for chosen is auserwählt.
auserwählt is used to describe someone or something picked as special or superior for a particular purpose or destiny. A synonym for 'chosen' is ausgesucht. A synonym for 'chosen' is erwählt.

Which one should you use?

There is a distinction between auserwählt and ausgewählt. While auserwählt implies a sense of destiny, divine selection or being 'the one', ausgewählt is a more neutral term used for simple selection, such as choosing a product or a candidate.

How does it change in a sentence?

When used as a noun meaning 'the chosen one' for a male, it is der Auserwählte. When used as a noun meaning 'the chosen one' for a female, it is die Auserwählte. The plural form for 'the chosen ones' is die Auserwählten.

Did you know?

  • In German, the difference between auserwählt and ausgewählt is so sharp that using the former for a grocery item would sound like the food had a divine destiny.
  • The word auserwählt shares a root with wählen, which is also the German word for 'to vote' in a political election.
  • The word erwählt is a more poetic or archaic version of auserwählt and is found predominantly in the Luther Bible and old hymns.

Examples in context

  • Er ist der Auserwählte.
    He is the chosen one.
    This sentence shows how to use auserwählt.
    Tatoeba #1791578 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1789231 by Spamster
  • Ich bin der Auserwählte.
    I am the chosen one.
    Tatoeba #1791549 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1789233 by Spamster
  • Du bist der Auserwählte.
    You are the chosen one.
    Tatoeba #1791577 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1789230 by Spamster
  • Die auserwählte Gruppe wurde zu diesem wichtigen Ereignis eingeladen.
    The chosen group was invited to this important event.
  • Dem gewählten Team wird die Möglichkeit gegeben, ihr Talent zu zeigen.
    The chosen team is given the opportunity to showcase their talent.
  • Der auserwählte Kandidat hat die Wahl gewonnen.
    The chosen candidate won the election.
  • Die gewählte Methode hat sich als äußerst effektiv erwiesen.
    The chosen method has proven to be extremely effective.
  • Die auserwählte Person wird die Möglichkeit haben, an dem Training teilzunehmen.
    The chosen person will have the opportunity to participate in the training.
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Example conversation

Julian and Julia are discussing a fantasy movie.

  1. Julian

    Wer ist in diesem Film der Auserwählte?
    Who is the chosen one in this movie?
  2. Julia

    Das ist der junge Krieger aus dem Norden.
    That is the young warrior from the north.
  3. Julian

    Warum wurde gerade er auserwählt?
    Why was he specifically chosen?
  4. Julia

    Weil er ein besonderes Schicksal hat, Julian.
    Because he has a special destiny, Julian.

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