Die Entscheidung
Example: Die Entscheidung für den neuen Job fiel mir nicht leicht.
Definition
"Die Entscheidung" refers to the act or process of making a choice between alternatives. It involves selecting one option after considering various possibilities, such as in the example phrase, where the decision about a new job was not easy.
Etymology
The word "die Entscheidung" comes from the German verb "entscheiden," meaning to decide or settle. It combines the prefix "ent-" (indicating completion or separation) with "scheiden" (to separate or part). Did you know that "Entscheidung" literally suggests a final separation between options?
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"Die Entscheidung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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