der Entscheid
Translation
decision, ruling, verdict
Examples
Der richterliche Entscheid steht noch aus.
The judicial decision is still pending.
Der Stichentscheid fiel knapp aus.
The casting vote was narrow.
Grammar Patterns
a decision on/about ((sth.)) ein Entscheid über+4 The decision on the construction of the bridge was postponed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Urteil (judgment), Beschluss (resolution), Entscheidung (decision)
Etymology
From the verb 'entscheiden' (to decide), which comes from 'ent-' (away, apart) and 'scheiden' (to separate). A decision separates one choice from the others.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Entscheid' as the more formal, official 'decision' or 'ruling', often used in legal or official contexts. It's the masculine counterpart to the more common 'die Entscheidung'.