VERB
beschließen/bəˈʃliːsn̩/to decide; to resolve; to conclude
beschließen is a German verb that means to decide, to resolve, or to conclude. It is pronounced /bəˈʃliːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beschloss" and the past participle is "beschlossen".
Definitions
1.to decide something after consideration or discussion (often formally)(decision-making)
a.to reach a decision as a group or institution
Der Bundestag hat beschlossen, das Gesetz zu ändern.—The Bundestag has decided to change the law.
b.to make a personal or private decision
Nach langem Überlegen beschloss sie, ins Ausland zu gehen.—After much consideration, she decided to go abroad.
2.to close or bring something to an end(conclude)
a.to end with something
Die Feier wurde mit einem Feuerwerk beschlossen.—The celebration concluded with fireworks.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beschließen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | beschließe |
| Present (du) | beschließt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | beschließt |
| Preterite (ich) | beschloss |
| Participle II | beschlossen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beschlösse |
| Imperative (singular) | beschließe |
| Imperative (plural) | beschließt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beschließen" mean in English?
- "beschließen" means to decide, to resolve, or to conclude. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beschließen"?
- "beschließen" is pronounced /bəˈʃliːsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beschließen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beschließen" is "beschlossen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beschließen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beschließen" becomes "beschloss" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beschließen"?
- "beschließen" is a verb in German.
