Entscheidungen
The English phrase "choices" translates to German as Entscheidungen.
Entscheidungen refers to decisions made by a person after they have considered different possibilities. When using this word in a sentence, note that you do not use the verb machen (to make) to express making a choice. Instead, you use the collocation eine Entscheidung treffen, which literally means to "hit" or "meet" a decision.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of Entscheidungen is Entscheidung. As a plural noun, Entscheidungen takes the definite article die in both the nominative and accusative cases.
Did you know?
- The verb used to 'hit' a decision, treffen, is the exact same verb used when an archer strikes a target with an arrow.
- The root of Entscheidungen is the verb scheiden, which means to separate or divide. To make a choice in German is conceptually like cutting away the options you do not want.
- While Entscheidungen refers to formal decisions, the word Wahl is used for 'choice' in the context of elections or picking a favorite from a menu.
Examples in context
- Meine Entscheidungen gehen nur mich etwas an.My choices are my own.This sentence shows how to express that your choices are your own using Entscheidungen.Tatoeba #10309745 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3010175 by Hybrid
- Ich treffe gerne meine eigenen Entscheidungen.I like to make my own choices.This sentence uses Entscheidungen to show a preference for making one's own decisions.Tatoeba #11796738 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5733044 by CM
- Ich habe viele schlechte Entscheidungen getroffen.I made a lot of poor choices.This sentence uses Entscheidungen to describe having made poor choices.Tatoeba #8280261 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5649226 by Hybrid
- Bitte treffen Sie eine kluge Wahl.Please make a wise choice.
- Unsere Firma bietet Ihnen verschiedene Entscheidungsmöglichkeiten.Our company offers you various choices.
- Wir haben eine breite Auswahl für Sie vorbereitet.We have prepared a wide range of choices for you.
- Welche Möglichkeiten hast du in diesem Fall?What choices do you have in this case?
- Welche Optionen stehen Ihnen zur Verfügung?What choices do you have available?
- Welche Alternativen hast du zur Auswahl?What alternatives do you have to choose from?
- Der Laden hat ein exzellentes Sortiment an Käse.The shop has an excellent range of cheeses.
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Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are discussing their future career paths.
- LukasWelche Entscheidungen musst du jetzt treffen?What decisions do you have to make now?
- HannahIch muss schwierige Entscheidungen über meinen Job treffen.I have to make difficult decisions about my job.
- LukasDas ist oft stressig, Lukas weiß das.That is often stressful, Lukas knows that.
- HannahJa, aber diese Entscheidungen sind wichtig für mich.Yes, but these decisions are important to me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
