English–German

“allowed” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsuːlɛsɪç/

Example

Das Rauchen ist hier nicht zulässig.

Smoking is not allowed here.

Illustration for zulässig (allowed)

How to say “allowed” in German

“Allowed” in German is zulässig.

A gate marked with rules lets an action pass because it meets the required conditions.

Full entry for zulässig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with zulässig

Kopien der Unterlagen sind für den privaten Gebrauch zulässig.

Copies of the documents are permitted for private use.

Tips for using zulässig

  • Zulässig is common in legal, official, and technical language, while erlaubt is usually more natural in everyday conversation.

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