permit in German
permit in German is Erlaubnis, Genehmigung, erlauben — permit means to allow something to happen or to give someone authorization to do it.
permit in German
Erlaubnis
An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal. [from 17th c.]
Genehmigung
An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal. [from 17th c.]
erlauben
(transitive) To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to. [from 15th c.]
zulassen
(transitive) To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to. [from 15th c.]
genehmigen
(transitive) To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to. [from 15th c.]
What does "permit" mean?
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verb To allow something to happen or to give someone authorization to do it.
"Smoking is not permitted inside the building."
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noun An official document granting permission to do something.
"You need a permit to park in this zone."
permit in a sentence
- Smoking is not permitted inside the building.
- Her visa permits her to work in the country for a year.
- You need a permit to park in this zone.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "permit" in German?
"permit" in German is Erlaubnis, Genehmigung, erlauben. permit means: To allow something to happen or to give someone authorization to do it.
How do you use "permit" in a sentence?
Example: "Smoking is not permitted inside the building." In German, "permit" is Erlaubnis, Genehmigung, erlauben.
Are there other ways to say "permit" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "permit": Erlaubnis, Genehmigung, erlauben, zulassen, genehmigen.
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