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erlauben

allow

Meaning of erlauben

let someone do something

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German/ɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯bən/
allow
erlauben - allow
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erlauben with English translation

erlauben usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Die Eltern erlauben dem Kind zu spielen.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Der Lehrer erlaubt Fragen.

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erlauben synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between erlauben / gestatten / zulassen / erlauben lassen / freigeben / versprechen

G
🇩🇪German
gestatten

A polite or formal word for allowing someone to do something, often in written or official contexts.

A1Often
Z
🇩🇪German
zulassen

To allow something to happen or to not prevent it; often used for situations, possibilities, or rules.

A1Often
E
🇩🇪German
erlauben lassen

A less common structure meaning to have something allowed through someone else, or to get permission via another person.

A1Rarely
F
🇩🇪German
freigeben

To make something available, open, or accessible; often used for roads, funds, content, or data.

A1Often
V
🇩🇪German
versprechen

Not a direct synonym of allow; it means to promise. It only relates indirectly when someone promises permission.

A1Very Often
U
🇩🇪German
unterstützen

Means to support or help, not to allow; used for people, ideas, or projects.

A1Very Often
D
🇩🇪German
dulden

To tolerate or put up with something; often means allowing something reluctantly or by not objecting.

A1Often
A
🇩🇪German
akzeptieren

Means to accept or agree with something, more about accepting a fact or decision than giving permission.

A1Very Often
G
🇩🇪German
genehmigen

To approve officially or authorize something, often in administration, documents, or formal situations.

A1Often

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erlauben means allow. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce erlauben

/ɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯bən/

erlauben translation

allow

erlauben examples

Die Eltern erlauben dem Kind zu spielen.

erlauben transcription

/ɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯bən/

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erlauben meaning: what does it mean?

jemandem gestatten, etwas zu tun

erlauben pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

erlauben is pronounced as /ɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯bən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

erlauben definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die Eltern erlauben dem Kind zu spielen. Translation: Родители разрешают ребенку играть.

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