bewilligen
approve
Etwas offiziell erlauben oder genehmigen, oft nach einer Prüfung oder Anfrage.
The German word "bewilligen" is a verb that means "to approve" or "to grant" (usually in terms of permissions, requests, or financial aid). It is composed of the prefix "be-" and the verb "willigen," which comes from "willig," meaning "willing" or "agreeable."
Similar words in German include "genehmigen" (to permit or give approval), "erlauben" (to allow), and "bestätigen" (to confirm).
The difference between "bewilligen" and these similar words lies primarily in the context: "bewilligen" often involves formal approval processes, especially related to funding or official requests, while "erlauben" generally refers to granting permission in a broader sense.
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Examples
Der Antrag wird sicher bewilligt.verb
The application will surely be approved.
Sie haben den Urlaub bewilligt.verb
They have approved the vacation.
Sie haben die Mittel bereits bewilligt.verb
They have already approved the funds.
Wird der Kredit überhaupt bewilligt, wenn die Unterlagen fehlen?verb
Will the loan even be approved if the documents are missing?
Die Bürgermeisterin hat den Bau des neuen Spielplatzes endlich bewilligt.verb
The mayor has finally approved the construction of the new playground.
Der Ausschuss bewilligte nach langer Diskussion zusätzliche Gelder für das Projekt.verb
After a long discussion, the committee approved additional funds for the project.
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