German phrase

Könnten Sie mir ~ erteilen?

Meaning

Could you grant me ___?

When to use it

It politely asks permission. This formal wording suits procedures and requests to superiors.

Example dialogue

Könnten Sie mir die Erlaubnis erteilen?

Could you grant me permission?

Ja, unter welchen Bedingungen?

Yes, under what conditions?

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