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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' are close in meaning because both describe a firm inner attitude toward a goal. 'Wille' is the more general word: someone really wants to achieve something or makes an inner decision to do it. 'Entschlossenheit' emphasizes more strongly that the person does not hesitate and is not easily stopped by problems. 'Wille' can already be the beginning of a goal. 'Entschlossenheit' usually shows that someone acts actively and purposefully.
Mit großer Entschlossenheit suchte Lisa nach einer neuen Wohnung.
With great determination, Lisa looked for a new apartment.
Simon hatte den Willen, die Sprache trotz wenig Zeit zu lernen.
Simon had the will to learn the language despite having little time.