die Entscheidung
decision
The choice between several possibilities or alternatives that leads to a result or action.
EXAMPLE
Die Entscheidung, den Job zu wechseln, ist mir nicht leichtgefallen.
The decision to change jobs was not easy for me.
die Entscheidung
decision
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Meanings
die Entscheidung
deciding moment
The final result or outcome of a competition, fight, or game.
EXAMPLE
Im Finale fiel die Entscheidung erst in der Verlängerung.
In the final, the deciding moment came only in extra time.
die Entscheidung
ruling
A formal decision or judgment made by an official body such as a court or authority.
EXAMPLE
Das Gericht wird seine Entscheidung morgen verkünden.
The court will announce its ruling tomorrow.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Entscheidung' is derived from the verb 'entscheiden' (to decide). The ending '-ung' is a typical way of forming nouns from verbs in German. These nouns are always feminine ('die').
EXAMPLE
Ich muss mich schnell entscheiden.
I have to decide quickly.
Typical collocation
The most important and most common verb combination is 'eine Entscheidung treffen' (to make a decision). Learners often incorrectly use '*eine Entscheidung machen'.
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen bald eine Entscheidung über den Urlaubsort treffen.
We have to make a decision about the vacation destination soon.
Sentence structure with preposition
To express what someone decides for or against, the prepositions 'für' (for) or 'gegen' (against) + accusative are used.
EXAMPLE
Die Entscheidung für diesen Studiengang war richtig.
The decision in favor of this degree program was the right one.
Context clue: sports
In the context of sports or competitions, the verb 'fallen' (to fall) is often used to describe the moment of the result. So the decision 'fällt' (falls/is decided).
EXAMPLE
Beim Elfmeterschießen fiel die Entscheidung erst mit dem letzten Schuss.
In the penalty shootout, the decision came only with the final shot.
Compare with
Entscheidung vs Wahl
choice / election
Wahl and Entscheidung both refer to settling on one option among several possibilities. Wahl focuses more on the available alternatives and the possibility of choosing; Entscheidung places more emphasis on the binding decision or its result. Use Wahl when weighing the options and Entscheidung after making the choice.
Entscheidung
Nach langem Überlegen traf ich die Entscheidung für das günstigste Angebot.
After thinking it over for a long time, I decided on the cheapest offer.
Wahl
Bei den drei Angeboten hatte ich die Wahl zwischen verschiedenen Preisen.
With the three offers, I had a choice between different prices.
In real life
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