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determination
The quality of having a firm will and working purposefully toward carrying out an intention or plan without being deterred by obstacles.
Mit großer Entschlossenheit verfolgte sie ihr Ziel, die erste Frau auf dem Gipfel zu sein.
With great determination, she pursued her goal of being the first woman on the summit.
'Entschlossenheit' (determination) is derived from the verb 'sich entschließen' (to decide). The participle 'entschlossen' (determined) is an adjective, and the ending '-heit' turns it into an abstract noun.
Er hat sich entschlossen, seinen Job zu kündigen und zu reisen.
He decided to quit his job and travel.
This noun is often combined with the adjective 'groß' (great) or 'fest' (firm). Typical verbs are 'Entschlossenheit zeigen' (to show determination), 'Entschlossenheit beweisen' (to prove/show determination), or to do something 'mit Entschlossenheit' (with determination).
Sie zeigte große Entschlossenheit bei der Verfolgung ihrer Karriere.
She showed great determination in pursuing her career.
Determination is often specified by an infinitive clause with 'zu'. This construction describes what the firm will is directed toward.
Ihre Entschlossenheit, die Welt zu verändern, war bewundernswert.
Her determination to change the world was admirable.
will
Wille and Entschlossenheit can both express the idea that someone is pursuing a goal. Entschlossenheit particularly emphasizes sticking firmly to a decision despite obstacles, while Wille remains more general. Use Entschlossenheit when perseverance is central, and Wille for purposeful wanting.
Mit großer Entschlossenheit übte er weiter, obwohl der Anfang schwierig war.
He kept practicing with great determination, even though the beginning was difficult.
Ihr Wille, die Prüfung zu bestehen, gab ihr neue Kraft.
Her will to pass the exam gave her new strength.
