C1AbstractAdjective

ausschlaggebend

decisive

/ˈaʊsʃlaːkɡeːbn̩t/

An adjective meaning 'decisive', the factor that tips the scale.

Example Sentences

Das war ausschlaggebend für die Entscheidung.

That was decisive for the decision.

Der ausschlaggebende Faktor.

The determining factor.

Was war ausschlaggebend?

What was decisive?

Common Mistakes

Wrong: 'ausschlagend'

✅ Correct: 'ausschlaggebend' — compound adjective

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Synonyms

wichtig

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sein(A1)ankommen(B2)

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