German Word of the Day
entscheiden
/ent-SCHEI-den/ • verb — 14th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to decide; to make a decision
Examples
- Ich muss mich heute entscheiden.
(I have to decide today.) - Wir haben uns entschieden, das Angebot anzunehmen.
(We decided to accept the offer.) - Kannst du dich bis morgen entscheiden?
(Can you decide by tomorrow?)
Synonyms
- beschließen
- sich entschließen
Conjugation
| Person | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | entscheide | entschied |
| du | entscheidest | entschiedst |
| er/sie/es | entscheidet | entschied |
| wir | entscheiden | entschieden |
| ihr | entscheidet | entschiedet |
| sie/Sie | entscheiden | entschieden |
See all 6 tenses of entscheiden →
Entscheiden is used both transitively (etwas entscheiden = to decide something) and reflexively (sich entscheiden für/gegen = to choose for/against). It's common in everyday speech for personal choices (e.g., plans, purchases) and in formal contexts (e.g., meetings, rulings). Use "sich entscheiden für" when specifying what you choose.
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