Entscheiden
Example: Ich muss mich heute für ein Buch entscheiden.
Definition
"Entscheiden" means to make a choice or come to a conclusion, especially when faced with different options. It involves selecting one alternative over others, as in the example phrase, "Ich muss mich heute für ein Buch entscheiden," which means deciding on a book today.
Etymology
The word "entscheiden" comes from the German prefix 'ent-' meaning 'away' or 'off' and 'scheiden' meaning 'to separate' or 'to divide.' Originally, it referred to cutting something off or separating parts, and over time it evolved to mean making a clear choice or judgment. Did you know that the root 'scheiden' is related to the English word 'shed'?
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"Entscheiden" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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