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decide in German

decide in German is entscheiden, beschließen, entschließen — decide means to make a choice or judgment after thinking something over.

decide in German

entscheiden
verb
(ambitransitive) To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.
beschließen
verb
(ambitransitive) To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.
entschließen
verb
(ambitransitive) To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.
entscheiden
verb
(intransitive) To make a judgment, especially after deliberation.
beschließen
verb
(intransitive) To make a judgment, especially after deliberation.
festsetzen
verb
(intransitive) To make a judgment, especially after deliberation.

What does "decide" mean?

  1. verb To make a choice or judgment after thinking something over.
    "We decided to postpone the trip until next spring."
  2. verb To settle or determine the outcome of something, such as a dispute or contest.
    "A single penalty kick decided the match."
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decide in a sentence

  • We decided to postpone the trip until next spring.
  • It took her weeks to decide which university to attend.
  • A single penalty kick decided the match.

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What is "decide" in German?

"decide" in German is entscheiden, beschließen, entschließen. decide means: To make a choice or judgment after thinking something over.

How do you use "decide" in a sentence?

Example: "We decided to postpone the trip until next spring." In German, "decide" is entscheiden, beschließen, entschließen.

Are there other ways to say "decide" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "decide": entscheiden, beschließen, entschließen, festsetzen.

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