erteilen
Translation
to grant, to issue, to give, to impart
Examples
Die Behörde erteilt eine Genehmigung.
The authority issues a permit.
Der Lehrer erteilt den Schülern eine Aufgabe.
The teacher gives the students a task.
Er erteilte mir einen nützlichen Rat.
He gave me some useful advice.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) to grant/give sb. sth. The university granted him the doctoral degree.
((et4)) to issue sth. The police issues a traffic ticket.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to give, to grant, to issue; Antonyms: to refuse, to deny.
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' (indicating achievement) and 'teilen' (to share/divide). It means to officially 'deal out' something.
Memory Tips
Imagine an official 'dealing out' (erteilen) permits, or a teacher 'dealing out' a lesson. The 'er-' prefix adds a sense of formality and completion.