mit|bestimmen
Translation
to have a say, to co-determine
Examples
Die Mitarbeiter wollen bei der Planung mitbestimmen.
The employees want to have a say in the planning.
In einer Demokratie kann das Volk mitbestimmen.
In a democracy, the people can have a say.
Grammar Patterns
((bei+3)) to have a say in sth. The citizens can have a say in political decisions.
((sth.)) to co-determine sth. We can co-determine our future.
Similar Words
mitentscheiden (to co-decide), mitwirken (to participate); Antonyms: allein entscheiden (to decide alone)
Etymology
From 'mit-' (with, along) and 'bestimmen' (to determine, to decide). Literally, 'to determine with' others.
Memory Tips
Think of adding your 'Stimme' (voice/vote) 'with' (mit) others to 'determine' (bestimmen) an outcome.