genehmigt
Translation
approved, authorized, permitted
Examples
Der Antrag wurde genehmigt.
The application was approved.
Hier ist der genehmigte Plan.
Here is the approved plan.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) used as an adjective The approved application is on the table.
((in passive voice)) used as part of the passive voice The plan was approved.
Similar Words
Synonyms: approved, authorized, permitted; Antonyms: rejected, denied
Etymology
Past participle of 'genehmigen' (to approve). The prefix 'ge-' often marks past participles. The root is related to 'nehmen' (to take), in the sense of 'to accept'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'GENEral' giving his approval. The plan is now 'genehmigt'.