VERB
entschließen/ɛntˈʃliːsn̩/to decide; to make up one's mind; to resolve
entschließen is a German verb that means to decide, to make up one's mind, or to resolve. It is pronounced /ɛntˈʃliːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entschloss" and the past participle is "entschlossen".
Definitions
1.to reach a decision after consideration; to make up one's mind(decision-making, reflexive)
a.to decide to do something
Nach langem Überlegen hat sie sich entschlossen, im Ausland zu studieren.—After much consideration, she decided to study abroad.
b.to resolve (to do something firmly)
Ich kann mich einfach nicht dazu entschließen, das Angebot anzunehmen.—I just can't bring myself to accept the offer.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | entschließen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | entschließe |
| Present (du) | entschließt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | entschließt |
| Preterite (ich) | entschloss |
| Participle II | entschlossen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | entschlösse |
| Imperative (singular) | entschließ |
| Imperative (plural) | entschließt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entschließen" mean in English?
- "entschließen" means to decide, to make up one's mind, or to resolve. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "entschließen"?
- "entschließen" is pronounced /ɛntˈʃliːsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "entschließen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "entschließen" is "entschlossen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "entschließen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "entschließen" becomes "entschloss" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "entschließen"?
- "entschließen" is a verb in German.
