entschieden
/ʔɛntˈʃiːdn̩/
The English word 'decided' is translated into German as entschieden.
entschieden is used in several ways. When describing an outcome or a result, it indicates that a final decision or conclusion has been reached. As an adjective describing a person's character, it carries the nuance of being 'resolute' or 'firm' in one's convictions. Additionally, the word can function as an adverb meaning 'decidedly' or 'decisively' when it modifies a verb or an adjective.
Meaning: determined (adj)
Which one should you use?
While entschieden can mean 'decided', it also emphasizes being 'resolute' when describing a person. If you are referring to an official decision or a resolution in a formal setting, the word beschlossen is often used instead.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʔɛntˈʃiːdn̩/
Did you know?
- The word entschieden comes from the verb entscheiden, which literally means 'to cut off' or 'to separate'. It describes the act of cutting through options to leave only one path.
- In German, a 'decided' victory is called ein entschiedener Sieg, but if a game ends in a draw, it is called unentschieden, meaning 'undecided'.
- When a person is described as entschieden, it can sometimes be interpreted as 'stubborn' depending on the tone and context of the conversation.
Examples in context
- Was haben Sie entschieden?What have you decided?This sentence is useful for asking what someone has decided regarding the form entschieden.Tatoeba #2498137 by Zaghawa, translation #1495852 by CK
- Noch ist nichts entschieden.Nothing has been decided yet.This sentence shows how to say that nothing has been decided yet using entschieden.Tatoeba #1825040 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1825055 by Eldad
- Es ist noch nichts entschieden.Nothing is decided yet.This sentence provides an alternative way to say that nothing is decided yet using entschieden.Tatoeba #1223685 by Esperantostern, translation #4497146 by CK
- Ich habe mich entschieden, die neue Strategie umzusetzenI have decided to implement the new strategy
- Wir haben beschlossen, das Projekt abzubrechenWe have decided to cancel the project
- Ja, ich gehe auf jeden Fall mit dir ins KinoYes, I'm definitely going to the movies with you
- Ich habe mich entschieden, den Job anzunehmenI have decided to accept the job
- Ich gehe auf jeden Fall mit dir ins KonzertI'm definitely going to the concert with you
- 189 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Julia are discussing a career move.
- JulianWillst du den Job in Berlin wirklich annehmen?Do you really want to take the job in Berlin?
- JuliaJa, ich bin in dieser Sache sehr entschieden.Yes, I am very determined in this matter.
- JulianDas ist ein großer Schritt für dich.That is a big step for you.
- JuliaIch weiß es, aber mein Entschluss ist entschieden.I know, but my decision is firm.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “decided” translations and entries entschieden, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
