English–German

“determination” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛntˈʃlɔsn̩haɪ̯t/

Example

Ich bewundere seine Entschlossenheit.

I admire his determination.

Illustration for Entschlossenheit (determination)

How to say “determination” in German

“Determination” in German is Entschlossenheit.

A person holds firmly to a chosen course and continues despite resistance.

Full entry for Entschlossenheit: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Entschlossenheit

In schwierigen Zeiten bewies sie Entschlossenheit und führte das Team zum Erfolg.

In difficult times, she demonstrated determination and led the team to success.

Tips for using Entschlossenheit

  • Entschlossenheit names the quality of being determined, whereas Entschluss usually names the particular decision itself.

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