unerlaubt

The German word "unerlaubt" is an adjective meaning "unauthorized" or "forbidden".

• It is made up of the prefix "un-" (meaning "not") and the word "erlaubt", which comes from the verb "erlauben" meaning "to allow" or "to permit".
• So "erlaubt" means "allowed" and "unerlaubt" means "not allowed".

Similar words include:

• "verboten" (forbidden, prohibited)
• "illegal" (illegal)
• "unzulässig" (not permissible)

Differences:

• "unerlaubt" emphasizes lack of permission but can be less formal than "illegal" (which refers strictly to something against the law).
• "verboten" usually indicates an explicit ban.
• "unzulässig" is often used in legal or formal contexts meaning "impermissible."

In summary, "unerlaubt" broadly means something is done without permission.