Entscheiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entscheiden" is used as verb with the meaning of "decide", "make a decision" or "resolve".

Essential properties of "entscheiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: entscheiden
  • Simple past: entschied
  • Participle: entschieden

See full conjugation of entscheiden

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "entscheiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make a decision or resolve something after considering options"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss sich endlich entscheiden.He finally has to decide.
  2. Wir haben uns für das rote Auto entschieden.We decided on the red car.
  3. Sie konnte sich nicht entscheiden.She couldn't decide.

2.) "To act or intervene decisively in a situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Wetter wird das Spiel entscheiden.The weather will decide the game.
  2. Die Jury wird den Sieger entscheiden.The jury will decide the winner.
  3. Das letzte Tor hat das Spiel entschieden.The last goal decided the game.

3.) "To choose one option from several available"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er konnte sich nicht für ein Gericht entscheiden.He couldn't decide on a dish.
  2. Sie hat sich für einen neuen Job entscheiden.She decided on a new job.
  3. Wir haben uns für das kleinere Haus entscheiden.We decided on the smaller house.

4.) "To determine the outcome of something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das letzte Spiel wird entscheiden.The last game will decide.
  2. Die Abstimmung wird alles entscheiden.The vote will decide everything.
  3. Der Richter wird den Fall entscheiden.The judge will decide the case.
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