erlaubten
Translation
permitted, allowed
Examples
Das Parken ist nur in den erlaubten Zonen möglich.
Parking is only possible in the permitted zones.
Er überschritt die erlaubten 100 km/h nicht.
He did not exceed the permitted 100 km/h.
Grammar Patterns
[adjective] + [noun] permitted ~ das erlaubte Verhalten
Similar Words
Synonyms: gestattet, zulässig; Antonyms: verboten, untersagt
Etymology
This is a declined form of 'erlaubt', the past participle of 'erlauben' (to permit). It comes from the prefix 'er-' and 'lauben' (from Old High German for 'to allow').
Memory Tips
Think of 'Urlaub' (holiday/leave) as time off that is 'erlaubt' (allowed) by your employer.