verb
mitentscheiden
have a say
Bedeutet, bei einer Wahl oder einem Beschluss eine Stimme zu haben und gemeinsam mit anderen darüber zu bestimmen.
The German word "mitentscheiden" is a verb made up of:
- mit (with)
- entscheiden (to decide)
It means "to participate in deciding" or "to have a say in the decision".
Similar words:
- mitbestimmen (to co-determine)
- teilnehmen (to participate/take part)
- mitwirken (to collaborate/contribute)
Differences:
- mitentscheiden focuses specifically on having influence or joint responsibility in making a decision.
- mitbestimmen is similar but often emphasizes formal rights or structures (like co-determination in companies).
- teilnehmen and mitwirken are broader terms about participation but don't necessarily imply decision authority.
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Examples
Darf ich auch mitentscheiden?verb
May I also have a say?
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