Adjective / Adverb
entschieden
Pronunciation: /ʔɛntˈʃiːdn̩/
determined, resolute
B1
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Meanings
Adjective
- determined, resolute
- decided, definite
Adverb
- firmly, decidedly
Example sentence
Sie lehnte das Angebot entschieden ab.
She firmly turned down the offer.
Usage
- eine entschiedene Antwort — As an adjective, entschieden can mean firm or resolute.
- entschieden widersprechen — As an adverb, it describes disagreeing firmly.
Mit entschiedener Stimme bat sie die Gäste um Ruhe.
In a firm voice, she asked the guests to be quiet.