die Entscheidung, -en
decision
Das ist der Moment, wenn man zwischen zwei oder mehreren Möglichkeiten wählt.
The German word "Entscheidung" is a noun meaning "decision".
It is made of two parts:
- "Ent-" (a prefix without separate meaning here)
- "Scheidung", derived from "scheiden" meaning "to separate" or "to part"
So, "Entscheidung" essentially refers to the act of separating options to choose one—making a decision.
Similar words:
- Beschluss (resolution, formal decision)
- Beschiedenwerden (being granted a decision)
- Entschluss (determined decision, resolve)
Differences:
- Beschluss often refers to official or formal decisions, e.g., by a committee.
- Entschluss emphasizes a firm, personal resolve.
- Entscheidung is general and can be personal, official, or general.
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Examples
Der Chef trifft eine wichtige Entscheidung.noun
The boss makes an important decision.
Eine schwierige Entscheidung steht bevor.noun
A difficult decision is approaching.
Die Entscheidung wird bald verkündet.noun
The decision will be announced soon.
Seine Entscheidung fällt ihm nicht leicht.noun
His decision is not easy for him.
Nach langer Überlegung hat Karl die richtige Entscheidung getroffen.noun
After long deliberation Karl made the right decision.
Die Entscheidung muss schnell getroffen werden.noun
The decision must be made quickly.
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