Eine Entscheidung treffen müssen
Example: Wir müssen heute eine wichtige Entscheidung treffen müssen.
Definition
"Eine Entscheidung treffen müssen" means having the obligation or necessity to make a choice or come to a conclusion about something. It implies that a person is required to decide on an important matter, often under some pressure or urgency.
Translations
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have to make a decision -
tener que tomar una decisión -
een beslissing moeten nemen -
haver de prendre una decisió -
devoir prendre une décision
Etymology
The phrase "eine Entscheidung treffen müssen" comes from German, where "Entscheidung" means decision, "treffen" means to meet or hit, and "müssen" means must or have to. Literally, it translates to 'must hit a decision,' reflecting the idea of firmly making a choice. Did you know? In German, 'treffen' can also mean to 'strike' or 'encounter,' emphasizing the decisiveness of the act.
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