genehmigter
Translation
approved, authorised, permitted
Examples
Der genehmigte Antrag liegt nun vor.
The approved application is now available.
Ein genehmigter Plan ist die Basis für das Projekt.
An approved plan is the basis for the project.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) used as an adjective before a noun The approved application was submitted.
Similar Words
bewilligt (granted), zugelassen (admitted); Antonyms: abgelehnt (rejected)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'genehmigen' (to approve). 'ge-' is a past participle prefix, and 'nehm' comes from 'nehmen' (to take), implying something is 'taken' as acceptable.
Memory Tips
Think of something that has been deemed 'genehm' (agreeable) by an authority. An 'approved' plan is one they found agreeable.