die Erlaubnis
Translation
permission, permit, license, authorization
Examples
Ich brauche Ihre Erlaubnis.
I need your permission.
Er hat eine Erlaubnis zum Fahren.
He has a permit to drive.
Grammar Patterns
die Erlaubnis ((zu+Infinitiv)) permission to do sth. He has permission to stay.
die Erlaubnis ((für+4)) permission for sth. She needs a permit for the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Genehmigung, Zustimmung; Antonym: Verbot
Etymology
From the verb 'erlauben' (to allow) and the noun-forming suffix '-nis'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'allow-ness'. The verb 'erlauben' is inside it. If you have 'Erlaubnis', you are 'allowed' to do something.