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Erlauben Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Erlauben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to allow", "to permit" or "to authorize".
Essential properties of "erlauben"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: erlauben
- Simple past: erlaubte
- Participle: erlaubt
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "erlauben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To give permission or authorization"
- Definition: "To give permission or authorization to do something."
- Translation(s): to allow, to permit, to authorize
- Synonym(s): gestatten, genehmigen, zulassen
- Antonym(s): verbieten
- Related word(s): Erlaubnis, Genehmigung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Eltern erlauben ihrem Kind, länger aufzubleiben.
- Der Chef erlaubt uns, früher nach Hause zu gehen.
- Das Gesetz erlaubt den Verkauf von Alkohol erst ab 18 Jahren.
2.) "To make something possible or feasible"
- Definition: "To make something possible or feasible."
- Translation(s): to enable, to allow, to make possible
- Synonym(s): ermöglichen, zulassen
- Related word(s): Möglichkeit, Gelegenheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Mein Einkommen erlaubt es mir, in Urlaub zu fahren.
- Die neue Technologie erlaubt eine schnellere Datenübertragung.
- Das gute Wetter erlaubt uns, im Garten zu essen.