The German verb "entscheiden" means "to decide" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "entscheiden" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "entscheiden" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | entscheide |
| du | you (informal) | entscheidest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | entscheidet |
| wir | we | entscheiden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | entscheidet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | entscheiden |
Er entscheidet über das Projekt.
He decides on the project.
How to Conjugate "entscheiden" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | entschied |
| du | you (informal) | entschiedst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | entschied |
| wir | we | entschieden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | entschiedet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | entschieden |
Er entschied den Streit heute.
He settled the argument today.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe entschieden |
| du | you (informal) | hast entschieden |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat entschieden |
| wir | we | haben entschieden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt entschieden |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben entschieden |
Er hat das Spiel entschieden.
He has decided the game.
How to Conjugate "entscheiden" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte entschieden |
| du | you (informal) | hattest entschieden |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte entschieden |
| wir | we | hatten entschieden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet entschieden |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten entschieden |
Er hatte sich entschieden.
He had decided.
How to Conjugate "entscheiden" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde entscheiden |
| du | you (informal) | wirst entscheiden |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird entscheiden |
| wir | we | werden entscheiden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet entscheiden |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden entscheiden |
Er wird sich bald entscheiden.
He will decide soon.
How to Conjugate "entscheiden" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | entscheide |
| du | you (informal) | entscheidest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | entscheide |
| wir | we | entscheiden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | entscheidet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | entscheiden |
Er sagt, er entscheide das heute.
He says that he decides that today.
How to Conjugate "entscheiden" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | entschiede |
| du | you (informal) | entschiedest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | entschiede |
| wir | we | entschieden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | entschiedet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | entschieden |
Er entschiede das Spiel heute.
He would decide the game today.
Frequently Asked Questions About "entscheiden"
Is "entscheiden" regular or irregular in German?
"Entscheiden" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "entscheiden" mean in English?
The German verb "entscheiden" means "to decide" in English.
How do you conjugate "entscheiden" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → entscheide, du → entscheidest, er/sie/es → entscheidet, wir → entscheiden, ihr → entscheidet, sie/Sie → entscheiden.
How many tenses does "entscheiden" have in German?
"Entscheiden" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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