Sich entscheiden, etwas nicht zu tun oder zu haben.
To choose not to do or have something.
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Er enthielt sich ein Jahr lang des Alkohols. — He abstained from alcohol for a year.
Ich habe beschlossen, heute Abend auf den Nachtisch zu verzichten. — I decided to abstain from dessert tonight.
Zwei Mitglieder entschieden sich, sich bei der Abstimmung zu enthalten. — Two members chose to abstain from the vote.
Wirst du beim Fest auf Alkohol verzichten? — Will you abstain from drinking at the party?
Warum enthielt sie sich eines Kommentars? — Why did she abstain from commenting?
Am besten verzichtet man während der Fastenzeit. — It's best to abstain during the fasting period.
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