German phrase

Warum ist ~ nicht erlaubt?

Meaning

Why is ___ not allowed?

When to use it

Asks why something is banned. It checks the reason for a rule in a calm way.

Example dialogue

Warum ist Rauchen nicht erlaubt?

Why is smoking not allowed?

Weil es Brandgefahr gibt.

Because there is a fire hazard.

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