VERB

beschließen/bəˈʃliːsn̩/to decide; to resolve

beschließen is a German verb that means to decide or to resolve. It is pronounced /bəˈʃliːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beschloss" and the past participle is "beschlossen".

Definitions

1.to decide or determine something after consideration(decision or resolution)

a.to make a decision (often by vote or agreement)

Der Vorstand beschließt eine wichtige Änderung.The board decides on an important change.

2.to formally adopt (a resolution, law, measure, etc.)(formal resolution, especially by a group)

a.to adopt or enact officially

Das Parlament beschließt ein neues Gesetz.The parliament passes a new law.

Conjugation

Infinitivebeschließen
Present (ich)beschließe
Present (du)beschließt
Present (er/sie/es)beschließt
Preterite (ich)beschloss
Participle IIbeschlossen
Konjunktiv II (ich)beschlösse
Imperative (singular)beschließe
Imperative (plural)beschließt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "beschließen" mean in English?
"beschließen" means to decide or to resolve. 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.

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