Die Erlaubnis
Example: Ich brauche die Erlaubnis, um das Auto zu fahren.
Definition
"Die Erlaubnis" refers to the official or informal permission granted by an authority or individual allowing someone to do something, such as driving a car or entering a restricted area. It implies consent or authorization needed before undertaking an action.
Etymology
The word "die Erlaubnis" comes from the German verb 'erlauben,' meaning 'to allow.' It combines the prefix 'er-' with 'lauben,' related to the Old High German 'louben,' meaning 'to praise or permit.' Did you know? The term evolved to specifically denote official permission or authorization.
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"Die Erlaubnis" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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