Die Baugenehmigung
Example: Die Baugenehmigung wurde nach langer Prüfung endlich erteilt.
Definition
"Die Baugenehmigung" refers to the official permit or approval required before starting construction or building work. It is a legal document confirming that the planned construction complies with local regulations and can proceed safely and legally.
Etymology
The word "die Baugenehmigung" comes from the German words 'Bau' meaning 'construction' or 'building' and 'Genehmigung' meaning 'permission' or 'approval.' The term literally means 'building permission,' reflecting its role as an official authorization to build. Did you know that 'Genehmigung' comes from the verb 'genehmigen,' which originally meant 'to make something agreeable or allowed'?
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"Die Baugenehmigung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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