bewilligt
approve · grant
The German word "bewilligt" is the past participle form of the verb "bewilligen," which means "to grant," "to approve," or "to authorize." It is derived from the prefix "be-" and the root "willigen," which is related to willingness or acceptance. Thus, "bewilligt" refers to something that has been approved or authorized, often in the context of applications, requests, or funding.
Similar words in German include:
- Genehmigt: meaning "approved" or "authorized" (from the verb "genehmigen").
- Erlaubt: meaning "allowed" or "permitted" (from the verb "erlauben").
Differences:
- "Genehmigt" typically refers to official approvals, such as permits or licenses.
- "Erlaubt" emphasizes permission more generally and can be used in everyday contexts (e.g., "Is this allowed?").
- "Bewilligt" is often specific to formal decisions, such as the approval of funding or grant applications.
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Examples
Der Antrag wurde erfolgreich bewilligt.adjective
The application was successfully approved.
Die Behörde hat uns endlich zusätzliche Unterstützung bewilligt.adjective
The authority has finally granted us additional support.
Welches Budget haben sie für die Reise bewilligt?adjective
What budget have they approved for the trip?
Können wir mit den bereits bewilligten Geldern planen?adjective
Can we plan with the funds already approved?
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