VERB
entscheiden/ɛntˈʃaɪ̯dn̩/to decide; to determine; to make up one's mind
entscheiden is a German verb that means to decide, to determine, or to make up one's mind. It is pronounced /ɛntˈʃaɪ̯dn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entschied" and the past participle is "entschieden".
Definitions
1.to make a decision or choose between options(making a choice)
a.to make a conscious choice or decision
Ich kann mich nicht entscheiden, welches Kleid ich anziehen soll.—I can't decide which dress to wear.
b.to settle a matter through a decision
Der Richter wird über den Fall entscheiden.—The judge will decide on the case.
2.to be decisive or crucial for something(be decisive for something)
a.to determine the outcome
Das letzte Spiel wird über die Meisterschaft entscheiden.—The last game will determine the championship.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | entscheiden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | entscheide |
| Present (du) | entscheidest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | entscheidet |
| Preterite (ich) | entschied |
| Participle II | entschieden |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | entschiede |
| Imperative (singular) | entscheide |
| Imperative (plural) | entscheidet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entscheiden" mean in English?
- "entscheiden" means to decide, to determine, or to make up one's mind. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "entscheiden"?
- "entscheiden" is pronounced /ɛntˈʃaɪ̯dn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "entscheiden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "entscheiden" is "entschieden", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "entscheiden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "entscheiden" becomes "entschied" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "entscheiden"?
- "entscheiden" is a verb in German.
