entscheiden
Translation
to decide, to determine
Examples
Er muss sich schnell für einen Beruf entscheiden.
He must decide on a profession quickly.
Das Elfmeterschießen entschied das Spiel.
The penalty shootout decided the match.
Grammar Patterns
((refl)) ((for/against sth.)) to decide for/against (sth.) Er entscheidet sich für das rote Auto.
((sth.)) to decide, determine (sth.) Das Tor entschied das Spiel.
((on/about sth.)) to decide on (sth.) Wer entscheidet über das Budget?
Similar Words
Synonyms: to determine, to resolve; Antonyms: to hesitate
Etymology
From ent- (separation) + scheiden (to separate/divide).
Memory Tips
Imagine separating (scheiden) options to pick one. Similar to 'de-cide' (cut off).