Genehmigen
Example: Die Behörde wird den Bauantrag nächste Woche genehmigen.
Definition
"Genehmigen" means to officially approve or authorize something, often by a person or organization in a position of authority. For example, when a government agency approves a building permit, they "genehmigen" the request, allowing the project to proceed legally.
Etymology
The word "genehmigen" comes from the German prefix "ge-" combined with "nehm-" (related to taking or accepting) and the suffix "-igen," which forms verbs. It originally meant to make something agreeable or acceptable. Did you know? The root is linked to the old Germanic verb for taking or accepting, reflecting the idea of giving consent or approval.
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"Genehmigen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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