die Entschließung
Translation
resolution, decision, determination
Examples
Der Rat verabschiedete eine Entschließung.
The council passed a resolution.
Er fasste die Entschließung, sein Leben zu ändern.
He made the resolution to change his life.
Ihre Entschließung stand fest.
Her determination was firm.
Grammar Patterns
eine Entschließung fassen to make/pass a resolution The committee passed a resolution.
zu einer Entschließung kommen to come to a resolution They did not come to a resolution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Entscheidung, Beschluss, Vorsatz; Antonyms: Unentschlossenheit
Etymology
From the verb `entschließen` (to resolve), which comes from `ent-` + `schließen` (to close/lock). It implies closing off other possibilities to make a firm decision.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'closing' (schließen) the door on all other options to make a firm 'resolution' (Entschließung).