noun
selection, choice
B1
Auswahl is a feminine noun meaning selection or choice. It is countable; plural Auswahlen. Declension: die Auswahl (singular), die Auswahlen (plural). Common collocations: zur Auswahl stehen (to be available for selection). No irregularities; used for choices, menus or product selections.
Examples
Es gibt eine große Auswahl an Käse.
There is a wide selection of cheeses.
Die Verkäuferin zeigte die Auswahl der Modelle, die für die Promotion vorgesehen waren, bevor die Aktion begann.
The saleswoman showed the selection of models that were intended for the promotion before the campaign began.
Die Auswahl an Kuchen ist heute groß.
The selection of cakes is large today.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a menu with several items and a mark next to one — that's the 'Auswahl'.
Sounds like 'out-vahl' — think 'out' + 'vahl' (choice), so a selection you make.
Die Auswahl — picture a female host offering a selection to guests.
Notes
Often used for choices in shopping, menus, or selections in general. Can be countable (Auswahlen) but frequently used in singular.