Een beslissing nemen
Example: Ik moet vandaag een belangrijke beslissing nemen.
Definition
"Een beslissing nemen" means to make a choice or come to a conclusion after considering different options, especially in situations requiring judgment or resolution. For example, deciding on an important matter or resolving an issue involves "een beslissing nemen."
Etymology
The phrase "een beslissing nemen" comes from the Dutch words 'beslissing,' meaning 'decision,' and 'nemen,' meaning 'to take.' Together, it literally translates to 'take a decision,' reflecting the act of actively choosing. Did you know this phrase emphasizes the action of taking control over an outcome?
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"Een beslissing nemen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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