This is the 873rd most frequent Swedish word.
bestämde
"Bestämde" means "decided."
In this sentence, 'bestämde sig' means 'decided,' indicating a personal decision that was made consciously.
Hon bestämde sig för att ta en promenad.
She decided to go for a walk.
Here, 'bestämde' conveys the act of deciding or arranging something together.
De bestämde tid och plats för mötet.
They determined the time and place for the meeting.
In this example, 'bestämde' refers to a resolution or choice made after contemplation.