permission in German
permission in German is Erlaubnis, Genehmigung, Gestattung — permission means formal or informal consent for something to happen.
permission in German
Erlaubnis
authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)
Genehmigung
authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)
Gestattung
authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)
What does "permission" mean?
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noun Formal or informal consent for something to happen.
"You need permission from your manager to work from home."
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noun A setting that controls who can access or change a file or system.
"She changed the file permissions so only admins could edit it."
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permission in a sentence
- You need permission from your manager to work from home.
- The children asked permission before borrowing their neighbour's ladder.
- She changed the file permissions so only admins could edit it.
- You don't have permission to open this folder, so ask the administrator.
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What is "permission" in German?
"permission" in German is Erlaubnis, Genehmigung, Gestattung. permission means: Formal or informal consent for something to happen.
How do you use "permission" in a sentence?
Example: "You need permission from your manager to work from home." In German, "permission" is Erlaubnis, Genehmigung, Gestattung.
Are there other ways to say "permission" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "permission": Erlaubnis, Genehmigung, Gestattung.
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