entscheiden
decide
Eine Wahl zwischen zwei oder mehreren Möglichkeiten treffen.
The German word "entscheiden" is a verb that means "to decide" or "to determine".
- It is made up of "ent-" (prefix, often indicating the beginning or removal) and "scheiden" (verb meaning "to separate" or "to part").
- Literally, it can be understood as "to separate out" or "to make a choice by separating options".
Similar words:
- beschließen (to resolve or decide formally)
- bestimmen (to determine or decide)
- wählen (to choose or select)
Differences:
- entscheiden emphasizes the act of making a firm choice or verdict.
- beschließen often refers to an official or collective decision.
- bestimmen leans more towards designating or determining something.
- wählen is more about choosing from options, often in voting contexts.
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Examples
Wir entscheiden uns für die rote Jacke.verb
We decide on the red jacket.
Sie muss sich zwischen den Alternativen entscheiden.verb
She must decide between the alternatives.
Wir müssen heute noch entscheiden.verb
We still have to decide today.
Er muss sich zwischen zwei Optionen entscheiden.verb
He has to decide between two options.
Wir müssen schnell entscheiden.verb
We have to decide quickly.
Er entscheidet über den nächsten Schritt.verb
He decides on the next step.
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