German Conversation · Level 58
74 words
German word
beschließen
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈʃliːsən/
Meaning
- verbdecide
Example
Wir beschließen heute, ins Kino zu gehen.
Today, we decide to go to the movies.
More examples
Die Gruppe beschließt den Plan.
The group decides on the plan.
Core concept
Several people shut the door on alternatives and fix one course of action.
Common phrases
etwas beschließen
decide on ___
beschließen, zu + Inf
decide to + infinitive
gemeinsam beschließen
decide together
Similar words
entscheiden: To make a decision based on personal judgment or preference.
sich entscheiden: To choose one option freely from several possibilities.
vereinbaren: To agree on dates, terms, or other arrangements together.
ausmachen: To settle a time or other details through discussion.
Definition in German
nach Beratung oder Abstimmung endgültig ein Vorhaben, eine Regelung oder eine Entscheidung festlegen
Word origin
The verb comes from Germanic schließen, 'to close', with the prefix be-, so its meaning developed from closing a matter to settling it.
Usage tips
- For a personal choice, German more often uses sich entscheiden or entscheiden, while beschließen often suggests a deliberate resolution.