Bestimmen
Example: Wir müssen die Regeln vor dem Spiel genau bestimmen.
Definition
"Bestimmen" means to decide or establish something clearly and definitively, such as rules or conditions, often after consideration or discussion. It involves setting precise boundaries or instructions to guide actions or understanding.
Etymology
The German verb "bestimmen" comes from the Middle High German word "bestimmen," which means to designate or decide. It is a compound of "be-" (a prefix intensifying the action) and "stimmen" (to agree or be in tune). Fun fact: "bestimmen" originally carried the sense of bringing something into harmony or agreement.
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"Bestimmen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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