Translation of German word "entscheiden" to English
entscheiden
/ɛntˈzaɪdən/
Meaning
VerbTo resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.
How to use
The strong verb entscheiden ('to decide / determine') conjugates: entscheidet, entschied, hat entschieden. Note: the source translation is perfective 'to decide' (решить), but in German, it represents general action (решать). The reflexive construction sich entscheiden für + accusative means to choose / opt for (Ich entscheide mich für das rote Auto).
🇬🇧 English
to decide
Example
Ich entscheide mich für die Reise nach Paris.
I've decided to go on a trip to Paris.
Die Wahl wird über die Außenpolitik entschieden.
The election will be decided on foreign policy.
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Common phrases
- sich entscheiden für— to choose / opt for (requires preposition 'für' + accusative)
- entscheiden über— to decide / rule on (requires preposition 'über' + accusative)
- den Kampf entscheiden— to decide the struggle / battle
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe entschieden
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #221 in German
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The German word "entscheiden" is defined as: "To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle."
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The German word "entscheiden" means "to decide" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich entscheide mich für die Reise nach Paris." (which translates as "I've decided to go on a trip to Paris.").
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