zulassen
allow
Erlauben, dass etwas passiert oder jemand etwas macht.
The German word "zulassen" is a verb composed of the prefix "zu-" and the verb "lassen", which means "to let" or "to allow".
- lassen = to let, allow, leave
- The prefix "zu-" often implies a completion or intensification.
"zulassen" means "to permit", "to allow", or "to admit" (e.g., allowing participation or entrance).
Similar words:
- erlauben – to allow, permit (often more formal/legal)
- gestatten – to permit (formal)
- genehmigen – to approve or authorize (more official)
Differences:
- zulassen often implies allowing something to happen or permitting someone to do something within a certain framework (e.g., allowing a player to compete).
- erlauben can be more general permission in daily contexts.
- genehmigen usually refers to formal approval or authorization by an authority.
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Examples
Ich lasse es zu.verb
I allow it.
Er lässt keine Ausnahmen zu.verb
He allows no exceptions
Wir lassen das nicht zu.verb
We do not allow that.
Die Schule wird nur wenige Personen zulassen.verb
The school will only allow a few people.
Man sollte solche Fehler nicht zulassen.verb
One should not allow such mistakes.
Warum hast du dieses Risiko zugelassen?verb
Why did you allow this risk?
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