genehmigen
approve
Etwas erlauben oder zustimmen, sodass es offiziell gemacht werden darf.
The German word "genehmigen" is a verb meaning "to approve" or "to authorize". It is made up of the verb "genehm", which means "agreeable" or "acceptable", and the prefix "ge-" (a common verb prefix without independent meaning here).
Similar words:
- billigen (to endorse, approve)
- zustimmen (to agree)
- bewilligen (to grant, approve)
Differences:
- genehmigen usually implies formal or official approval.
- billigen often has a more general sense of approval or endorsement, sometimes with less authority.
- zustimmen focuses more on agreeing with an opinion or idea.
- bewilligen emphasizes permission or granting something officially, often financial or legal.
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Examples
Ich genehmige deinen Vorschlag.verb
I approve your proposal.
Sie hat den Urlaub genehmigt.verb
She approved the vacation.
Der Chef genehmigt den Urlaubsantrag.verb
The boss approves the vacation request.
Sie müssen das erst genehmigen.verb
They have to approve that first.
Wir haben das Projekt genehmigt.verb
We have approved the project.
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