Search from various Engels teachers...
ㅤㅤㅤ
What does "decisive" mean in football games? They say this often.
Is it just an adjective that means having the power or quality of deciding.
-----
We're playing a decisive game against Argentina.
And the decisive pass…
12 nov. 2023 10:31
Antwoorden · 3
1
A ‘decisive pass’ is a literal translation of the words used in French to mean what English speakers usually use the word ‘assist’ for. I’m not aware of native English speakers using it, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
14 november 2023
1
In this case, "decisive" = "deciding" = "conclusive". Yes, it's an adjective.
"Decisive" has another meaning that is not at play here:
"decisive" = "resolute" = "determined".
This second meaning would be used only as an adjective to describe a person, not a game.
example: "He makes decisions quickly. He is decisive."
14 november 2023
1
A "decisive" game is one that will "decide" who moves on in the tournament. The loser is either eliminated completely, or their path toward moving on becomes much more complicated.
A "decisive" goal is one that "decides" a game. A pass can't really be decisive, but it can lead to a decisive goal.
12 november 2023
Heb je je antwoorden nog steeds niet gevonden?
Schrijf je vragen op en laat de moedertaalsprekers je helpen!
ㅤㅤㅤ
Taalvaardigheden
Engels, Overige
Taal die wordt geleerd
Engels
Artikelen die je misschien ook leuk vindt

Same Word, Different Meaning: American, British, and South African English
21 likes · 17 Opmerkingen

How to Sound Confident in English (Even When You’re Nervous)
16 likes · 12 Opmerkingen

Marketing Vocabulary and Phrases for Business English Learners
13 likes · 6 Opmerkingen
Meer artikelen
