gestattet
Translation
permitted, allowed
Examples
Das Parken ist hier nicht gestattet.
Parking is not permitted here.
Der Zutritt ist nur mit Ticket gestattet.
Entry is only permitted with a ticket.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ist gestattet sth. is permitted Smoking is not gestattet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erlaubt, zulässig; Antonyms: verboten, untersagt
Etymology
Past participle of 'gestatten' (to permit). It's related to 'Statt' (place), from the idea of 'giving a place to' or allowing something.
Memory Tips
Often seen on signs and in official rules. Think of it as a more formal version of 'erlaubt' (allowed). 'Gestatten Sie?' means 'May I?'.