GERMAN DICTIONARY

der Bescheid

official notice

/deːɐ̯ bəˈʃaɪt/

A written communication from a public authority announcing an official decision.

Translations

Der Bescheid kommt per Post.NominativSing.The notice arrives by mail.
Gegen diesen Bescheid kann man Widerspruch einlegen.AkkusativSing.An objection can be lodged against this notice.
Dem Bescheid ist eine neue Anlage beigefügt.DativSing.A new attachment is enclosed with the notice.
Der Inhalt des Bescheids ist klar formuliert.GenitivSing.The content of the notice is clearly worded.
Die Bescheide kommen per Post.NominativPlur.The notices arrive by mail.
Die Bürger prüfen die Bescheide sorgfältig.AkkusativPlur.The citizens examine the notices carefully.
Die Betroffenen widersprechen den Bescheiden schriftlich.DativPlur.The affected persons object to the notices in writing.
Die Fristen der Bescheide sind unterschiedlich.GenitivPlur.The deadlines specified in the notices vary.

Semantically relatedEntscheidung — decision
Bescheid denotes the written notice; Entscheidung denotes the official decision-making act itself.
Narrower termSteuerbescheid
A Steuerbescheid is a special Bescheid issued by a tax authority and concerns the assessment of taxes.
Related termVerfügung
A Verfügung is also an official order, but usually denotes a different form of an administrative decision.