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resolution / decision
A formal decision, often recorded in writing, made by a group, committee, or court after deliberation or a vote.
Der Bundestag hat den Beschluss gefasst, das neue Gesetz zu verabschieden.
The Bundestag passed the resolution to adopt the new law.
to pass a resolution
The process of making a formal decision. This expression emphasizes the act of deciding itself.
Der Vorstand muss heute einen Beschluss über die neue Strategie fassen.
The board has to pass a resolution today on the new strategy.
ending / conclusion
The formal or literary word for the end or conclusion of something.
Zum Beschluss der Feier gab es ein großes Feuerwerk.
To conclude the celebration, there was a large fireworks display.
'Der Beschluss' (resolution/decision) is the noun related to the verb 'beschließen' (to decide/resolve). When a group decides something, the result is a Beschluss.
Das Parlament wird morgen über das neue Gesetz beschließen.
Parliament will decide on the new law tomorrow.
The most common use is the fixed noun-verb combination 'einen Beschluss fassen' (to pass/adopt a resolution). This emphasizes the process of decision-making.
Der Stadtrat hat endlich einen Beschluss zur neuen Verkehrsführung gefasst.
The city council has finally passed a resolution on the new traffic routing.
'Beschluss' (resolution/decision) is a formal word. It is mainly used in political, legal, or business contexts for official decisions by bodies such as parliaments, courts, or boards.
Der gerichtliche Beschluss wurde beiden Parteien zugestellt.
The court decision was delivered to both parties.
In the meaning of 'Ende' (end), the word is rare today and is almost only used in the fixed expression 'zum Beschluss' (to conclude). This introduces the final part of an event or text.
Zum Beschluss des Abends sang der Chor noch ein gemeinsames Lied.
To conclude the evening, the choir sang one more song together.
decision
Entscheidung is the general term for a formal determination by an official body. Beschluss is more specific and usually refers to a decision made by a committee or court after deliberation or a vote, often recorded in writing. Use Beschluss when this formal process is important.
Nach einer langen Beratung fasste der Gemeinderat einen Beschluss zum Bau des neuen Spielplatzes.
After a lengthy discussion, the town council passed a resolution on building the new playground.
Der Gemeinderat traf eine Entscheidung über den Bau eines neuen Spielplatzes.
The town council made a decision about building a new playground.
