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noun

die Beantragung, -en

application

Definition & Meaning

The word Beantragung refers to the act or process of applying for something. It is the formal procedure of submitting an official request, claim, or petition to an authority, organization, or institution.

Common contexts include:

  • Applying for official documents (e.g., passports, visas).
  • Submitting formal requests for financial aid or subsidies.
  • Initiating a formal procedure or motion within a legal or organizational setting.

Grammar & Word origin

Beantragung is a feminine noun (die Beantragung). It is a nominalization derived from the verb "beantragen" .

The word is composed of:

  1. The prefix be-, which often turns a verb into a transitive verb (indicating that the action is directed toward an object).
  2. The root -antrag-, derived from "Antrag" , meaning "application" or "motion."
  3. The suffix -ung, which is used in German to create nouns from verbs, representing the process or result of an action.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Antragstellung (the most common synonym, referring to the formal act of submitting an application)
  • Gesuch (often used for formal petitions or requests)
  • Bewerbung (specifically when applying for a position or job)
  • Anmeldung (in the context of registering for something)

Antonyms:

  • Bewilligung (the approval or granting of the application)
  • Ablehnung (the rejection of an application)
  • Rücknahme (the withdrawal or retraction of an application)

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Examples

Die Beantragung des Visums dauert lange.noun

The application for the visa takes a long time.

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