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German word
entschlossen
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛntˈʃlɔsn̩/
Meaning
- adjectivedetermined
Example
Sie ist entschlossen, zu helfen.
She is determined to help.
More examples
Die Mannschaft handelte entschlossen und gewann das Spiel.
The team acted resolutely and won the game.
Core concept
A person stands firmly by a choice and acts without hesitation.
Common phrases
eine entschlossene Entscheidung treffen
make a resolute decision
eine entschlossene Haltung zeigen
show a resolute attitude
als entschlossen auftreten
come across as resolute
Similar words
entschieden: Quick to make a decision and proceed without hesitation.
resolut: Forceful and strong-willed in action, with no sign of uncertainty.
zielstrebig: Persistently pursuing a goal through sustained, organized effort.
bestimmt: Clear and definite in speech, manner, or stated intention.
Definition in German
Bezeichnet jemanden, der fest entschieden hat und seine Entscheidung mutig und zielgerichtet umsetzt.
Word origin
The adjective comes from entschließen and its past participle entschlossen; the verb combines ent- with schließen and has long included the sense of reaching a decision.
Usage tips
- Entschlossen usually describes a person or attitude, whereas beschlossen more often describes a decision, plan, or measure that has been adopted.
Other meanings
- resoluteadjective
- decisiveadjective
Opposites
- unentschlossenindecisiveadjective
- zögerndhesitantadjective
Related words
- Entschlossenheitdeterminationnoun