zu|lassen
Translation
to allow, to permit, to admit, to leave closed
Examples
Wir können keine Ausnahmen zulassen.
We cannot allow any exceptions.
Er wurde zum Studium zugelassen.
He was admitted to the university.
Lass die Tür bitte zu.
Please leave the door closed.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to allow)) to allow sth. We cannot allow that.
((sb.)) ((to sth.)) ((to admit)) to admit sb. to sth. The university admits him to the course.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erlauben, gestatten; Antonyms: verbieten, untersagen
Etymology
From 'zu-' (closed, towards) + 'lassen' (to let, leave). It implies either 'to let something remain closed' or 'to let someone towards a goal' (admission).
Memory Tips
Picture 'letting' (lassen) a door stay 'closed' (zu), and 'letting' (lassen) someone 'towards' (zu) a university for admission.