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decision
A formal, often legally binding or official decision made by an authority, a court, or a committee. The term is used mainly in Switzerland and Austria.
Das Gericht wird seinen Entscheid in der kommenden Woche bekannt geben.
The court will announce its decision next week.
This word is used mainly in Switzerland and Austria, especially in formal, legal, or administrative contexts. In Germany it is very rare.
Der Bundesrat hat seinen Entscheid gestern mitgeteilt.
The Federal Council communicated its decision yesterday.
'Der Entscheid' (the decision) is the noun derived directly from the verb 'entscheiden' (to decide). It refers to the result of the decision-making process.
Nach langer Beratung fällte die Jury ihren Entscheid.
After long deliberation, the jury made its decision.
Because the word is formal, it is often used with verbs such as 'einen Entscheid fällen' (to make a decision), 'einen Entscheid treffen' (to make a decision), or 'einen Entscheid anfechten' (to appeal/challenge a decision).
Die Partei wird den negativen Entscheid des Gerichts anfechten.
The party will appeal the court's negative decision.
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'die Entscheidung' and 'der Entscheid' can both mean a formal decision, for example by an authority or a court. 'Entscheidung' is the more general word and also fits many everyday situations. 'Entscheid' sounds more formal and is used especially in Switzerland and Austria. Learners may confuse the words because they look very similar. In Germany, 'Entscheidung' is usually more natural, especially outside official texts.
Nach dem Entscheid des Gerichts musste die Firma die Kosten zahlen.
After the court's decision, the company had to pay the costs.
Die Entscheidung der Behörde kam erst nach drei Monaten.
The authority's decision came only after three months.