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eligible in German

eligible in German is berechtigt, geeignet, infrage kommend — eligible means meeting the requirements needed to take part in, apply for, or receive something.

eligible in German

berechtigt
adj
geeignet
adj
infrage kommend
adj
zulassungsfähig
adj
zulässig
adj
begehrt
adj
Worthy of being chosen (for marriage).
heiratswürdig
adj
Worthy of being chosen (for marriage).
Berechtigte
noun
One who is eligible.

What does "eligible" mean?

  1. adj Meeting the requirements needed to take part in, apply for, or receive something.
    "Only members who have paid their fees are eligible to take part in the quiz."
  2. adj Considered a good or desirable candidate for marriage.
    "Her aunt kept hoping to find an eligible young man for her."
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eligible in a sentence

  • Only members who have paid their fees are eligible to take part in the quiz.
  • You must be over 18 to be eligible to vote.
  • Her aunt kept hoping to find an eligible young man for her.
  • The village gossips called him the most eligible widower for miles around.

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What is "eligible" in German?
"eligible" in German is berechtigt, geeignet, infrage kommend. eligible means: Meeting the requirements needed to take part in, apply for, or receive something.
How do you use "eligible" in a sentence?
Example: "Only members who have paid their fees are eligible to take part in the quiz." In German, "eligible" is berechtigt, geeignet, infrage kommend.
Are there other ways to say "eligible" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "eligible": berechtigt, geeignet, infrage kommend, zulassungsfähig, zulässig, begehrt.
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