Verb

bestimmen

to determine, to decide, to define, to appoint

Ich bestimme, wann wir gehen.

I decide when we go.

Bestimme den Wert der Variablen.

Determine the value of the variable.

((et4)) to determine sth. Ich bestimme die Regeln.

((j-n)) ((zu+3)) to appoint sb. as sth. Man bestimmte ihn zum Vorsitzenden.

((über+4)) to decide on sth. Der Chef bestimmt über die Gehälter.

Synonyms: festlegen, entscheiden; Antonyms: zweifeln

From the prefix 'be-' (making a verb transitive) and 'Stimme' (voice). Literally 'to give voice to', hence 'to determine'.

Think of giving your 'Stimme' (voice) to a decision, which means you 'bestimmen' (determine) it.

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