decided / concluded
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decided
Decided and established after consideration or discussion. Often refers to formal decisions by committees, governments, or groups.
Die neuen Regeln sind bereits beschlossene Sache und treten nächste Woche in Kraft.
The new rules are already a done deal and will come into force next week.
concluded
(elevated or outdated) Brought to an end or conclusion.
Mit einem festlichen Abendessen wurde die erfolgreiche Konferenz beschlossen.
The successful conference was concluded with a festive dinner.
'Beschlossen' (decided/concluded) is the past participle of the verb 'beschließen' (to decide/conclude). When it is used as an adjective, it means that a decision has already been made and the result is fixed.
Der Plan ist beschlossen und wird nun umgesetzt.
The plan has been decided and will now be implemented.
A very common and useful expression is 'eine beschlossene Sache sein' (to be a done deal). This means that something has been finally decided and will no longer be changed.
Der Umzug in die neue Wohnung ist eine beschlossene Sache.
The move to the new apartment is a done deal.
This word is mainly used in formal contexts, for example in politics, administration, or business meetings.
Die vom Parlament beschlossenen Gesetze treten bald in Kraft.
The laws passed by parliament will soon come into force.
fixed / determined
Beschlossen emphasizes that a measure was decided after discussion or a vote. Festgelegt highlights that its specific content was then bindingly determined. In formal decisions, both words can fit, depending on whether the decision-making act or the outcome is important.
Nach der Beratung wurde die Maßnahme vom Stadtrat beschlossen.
After the discussion, the city council decided on the measure.
Nach der Abstimmung ist der Beginn der Maßnahme verbindlich festgelegt.
After the vote, the start of the measure was bindingly fixed.
