Zulassen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zulassen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to permit", "to allow" or "to authorize".

Essential properties of "zulassen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zulassen
  • Simple past: ließ zu
  • Participle: zugelassen

See full conjugation of zulassen

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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 "zulassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To officially permit or authorize"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Behörden lassen den Bau des neuen Gebäudes zu.The authorities permit the construction of the new building.
  2. Der Antrag wurde zugelassen.The application was approved.
  3. Wir können das nicht zulassen.We cannot allow that.

2.) "To let something happen without interfering"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie lässt es nicht zu, dass ihre Kinder zu spät nach Hause kommen.She doesn't allow her children to come home late.
  2. Wir können solch ein Verhalten nicht zulassen.We cannot tolerate such behavior.
  3. Er ließ es zu, dass seine Mitarbeiter von zu Hause aus arbeiten.He allowed his employees to work from home.

3.) "To admit or accept someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Universität lässt jedes Jahr nur 100 neue Studenten zu.The university admits only 100 new students each year.
  2. Er wurde zum Examen zugelassen.He was admitted to the exam.
  3. Nicht alle Bewerber können zugelassen werden.Not all applicants can be admitted.
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