dictate

US /ˈdɪk.teɪt/
UK /ˈdɪk.teɪt/
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1.

diktieren

to say words aloud for someone else to write down

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She will dictate the letter to her assistant.
Sie wird den Brief ihrem Assistenten diktieren.
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The lawyer began to dictate his notes.
Der Anwalt begann, seine Notizen zu diktieren.
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2.

diktieren, vorschreiben

to lay down authoritatively; prescribe

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The government will dictate new policies.
Die Regierung wird neue Richtlinien diktieren.
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He doesn't like others to dictate his choices.
Er mag es nicht, wenn andere seine Entscheidungen diktieren.
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