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German NOUN B2 Rank 589

die Verfügung

availability / order

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zur Verfügung stehen/stellen

to be/make available

A fixed expression meaning that something or someone is available or is made available.

example

Der Konferenzraum steht Ihnen ab 14 Uhr zur Verfügung.

The conference room is available to you from 2 p.m.

Visual example for Verfügung: zur Verfügung stehen/stellen

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Verfügung vs Entscheidung

decision

'die Entscheidung' and 'die Verfügung' can both refer to an official decision. But 'Entscheidung' is more general: a person, court, or authority chooses between options and reaches a result. 'Verfügung' sounds more like an official, usually written order that must be followed. Learners may confuse the words when dealing with authorities or courts. Practically speaking: the result is often called 'Entscheidung', while the written order from an authority is more likely to be called 'Verfügung'.

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Verfügung

Wegen der neuen Verfügung darf das Gebäude ab Montag nicht mehr betreten werden.

Because of the new order, the building may no longer be entered from Monday onward.

Entscheidung

Die Entscheidung der Behörde kam erst nach drei Wochen.

The authority's decision did not arrive until three weeks later.

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