die Gewährung
Translation
granting, provision, concession, allowance
Examples
Die Gewährung von Krediten ist strenger geworden.
The granting of loans has become stricter.
Er bat um die Gewährung von politischem Asyl.
He asked for the granting of political asylum.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.gen)) the granting of sth. The granting of a scholarship is a great honour.
((of sth.)) the provision of sth. The granting of aid to the victims is important.
Similar Words
die Genehmigung (approval), die Erlaubnis (permission), die Zusage (commitment)
Etymology
From the verb 'gewähren' (to grant), with the suffix '-ung' which forms a feminine noun. Related to 'wahr' (true), implying the act of making something true or real for someone.
Memory Tips
Think of 'granting' a wish or a right. The '-ung' ending signifies the act or process of granting.