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der Entschluss

decision, resolution

Er fasste einen wichtigen Entschluss.

He made an important decision.

Sie kam zu dem Entschluss zu kündigen.

She came to the decision to resign.

Sein Entschluss stand fest.

His decision was firm.

einen Entschluss fassen to make a decision Er fasste einen wichtigen Entschluss.

zu einem Entschluss kommen to come to a decision Sie kam zu dem Entschluss zu kündigen.

Synonyms: Entscheidung, Beschluss, Vorsatz

From the verb 'entschließen' (to decide), which comes from 'schließen' (to close, conclude). It's the result of 'concluding' your thoughts.

Imagine 'closing' ('schließen') off all other options to arrive at one final 'Entschluss' (decision).

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