German Conversation · Level 122
45 words
German word
Zulassung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsuːˌlasʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounpermission
Example
Die Behörde erteilte die Zulassung.
The authority granted permission.
More examples
Das Medikament erhielt die Zulassung nach umfangreichen Prüfungen.
The medication received approval after extensive testing.
Core concept
An official pass through a gate into a university, examination, event, or other institution.
Common phrases
Zulassung erhalten
receive permission
Zulassung beantragen
apply for permission
Zulassung für ein Medikament
approval for a medication
Similar words
Genehmigung: Approval from an authority following an official application process.
Aufnahme: A formal decision to admit someone to an institution or organization.
Erlaubnis: Ordinary permission granted for a specific action or situation.
Definition in German
Amtliche Erlaubnis, die einer Person das Recht gibt, an einer Institution, Veranstaltung oder Prüfung teilzunehmen, besonders bei Studienzulassungen.
Word origin
Zulassung is formed from the verb zulassen, meaning 'to allow or admit,' with the noun-forming suffix -ung.
Usage tips
- Zulassung usually denotes formal admission or authorization after review, while everyday permission is more often called Erlaubnis.