Sitzverteilung

German

Etymology

Sitz (seat) +‎ Verteilung (distribution)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈzɪt͡sfɛɐ̯ˌtaɪ̯lʊŋ]
  • Hyphenation: Sitz‧ver‧tei‧lung

Noun

Sitzverteilung f (genitive Sitzverteilung, plural Sitzverteilungen)

  1. (politics) distribution of seats, seat allocation (the allocation of parliamentary seats among various parties based on election results)
    Die endgültige Sitzverteilung im neuen Bundestag steht oft erst fest, wenn alle Ausgleichsmandate berechnet wurden.
    The final distribution of seats in the new Bundestag is often only determined once all leveling seats have been calculated.
  2. (general) seating arrangement (the way seats are arranged in a room or vehicle)

Declension

Synonyms

  • Mandatsverteilung (allocation of mandates)
  • Sitzordnung (seating plan/order)

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