der Beschluss
Translation
decision, resolution, decree
Examples
Der Ausschuss fasste einen Beschluss.
The committee made a decision.
Der Beschluss wurde einstimmig angenommen.
The resolution was passed unanimously.
Grammar Patterns
einen Beschluss fassen to make a decision The committee made a new decision.
zu einem Beschluss kommen to come to a decision We need to come to a decision soon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Entscheidung, Resolution; Antonyms: Unentschlossenheit (indecisiveness).
Etymology
From the verb 'beschließen' (to decide, to conclude). The prefix 'be-' indicates completion, and 'schließen' means 'to close'. It's like 'closing' a discussion with a decision.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-close'. You 'close' a debate by making a 'Beschluss' (decision).