entscheiden
Translation
to decide, to determine, to rule
Examples
Er entschied sich für das rote Kleid.
He decided on the red dress.
Das Gericht entschied über den Fall.
The court ruled on the case.
Der Zufall entschied das Spiel.
Chance decided the game.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((für+4)) entscheiden to decide on sth. He decided on the red car.
((über+4)) entscheiden to decide on/about sth. The jury decides on the winner.
((et4)) entscheiden to decide sth. The lottery decided the order.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beschließen, festlegen; Antonyms: zögern, schwanken
Etymology
From `ent-` (prefix indicating a process or removal) and `scheiden` (to separate). It literally means to separate one choice from the others.
Memory Tips
Think of 'shearing' or 'dividing' (related to 'scheiden') options apart to make a final choice.