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erlauben
/ɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯bən/

allow

🇩🇪 German
/ɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯bən/
🇷🇺 Russian
[rəzrʲɪˈʂatʲ]
Meaning of erlauben

let someone do something

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allow

When to use erlauben

allow access

разрешать доступ

allow entry

разрешать вход

allow children

разрешать детям

allow payment

разрешать оплату

allow time

давать время

erlauben usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Родители разрешают ребенку играть.

Die Eltern erlauben dem Kind zu spielen.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Учитель разрешает задавать вопросы.

Der Lehrer erlaubt Fragen.

Similar words

erlauben

allow — let someone do something

gestatten

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

zulassen

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

erlauben lassen

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

freigeben

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

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erlaubenразрешать
kochenготовить
sich ändernменять
bindenзавязывать
folgenследовать
entfernenубирать
sich anfühlenощущаться

erlauben synonyms

Related word breakdowns

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

🇩🇪German
erlauben

allow — let someone do something

A1Often

Die Eltern erlauben dem Kind zu spielen.

Родители разрешают ребенку играть.

G
🇩🇪German
gestatten

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

A1Often

Der Lehrer gestattet den Schülern, die Aufgabe zu Hause zu machen.

Учитель разрешает ученикам сделать задание дома.

Z
🇩🇪German
zulassen

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

A1Often

Die Regeln lassen keine Ausnahmen zu.

Правила не допускают исключений.

E
🇩🇪German
erlauben lassen

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

A1Rarely

Ich lasse mir von meiner Mutter eine längere Pause erlauben.

Я прошу маму разрешить мне более длинный перерыв.

F
🇩🇪German
freigeben

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

A1Often

Die Stadt gibt die Straße nach dem Unfall wieder frei.

Город снова открывает улицу после аварии.

V
🇩🇪German
versprechen

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

A1Very Often

Er verspricht, dass er morgen früher kommt.

Он обещает, что завтра придёт раньше.

U
🇩🇪German
unterstützen

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

A1Very Often

Meine Familie unterstützt mich bei den Hausaufgaben.

Моя семья помогает мне с домашним заданием.

D
🇩🇪German
dulden

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

A1Often

Der Chef duldet keine Unpünktlichkeit.

Начальник не терпит непунктуальность.

A
🇩🇪German
akzeptieren

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

A1Very Often

Ich akzeptiere deine Entscheidung.

Я принимаю твоё решение.

G
🇩🇪German
genehmigen

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

A1Often

Die Behörde genehmigt den Antrag nächste Woche.

Ведомство утвердит заявление на следующей неделе.

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erlauben translation: 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

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

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