zu|lassen
Translation
to allow, to permit, to admit, to register (a vehicle)
Examples
Es ist wichtig, Ausnahmen zuzulassen.
It is important to allow exceptions.
Er hofft, zum Studium zugelassen zu werden.
He hopes to be admitted to the university.
Man sollte die Tür nicht offen zulassen.
One should not leave the door open.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) zulassen to allow sth. It is important to allow exceptions.
((sb.)) ((to sth.)) zulassen to admit sb. to sth. He was admitted to the university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erlauben, gestatten; Antonyms: verbieten, untersagen
Etymology
From 'zu' (to, towards) + 'lassen' (to let, allow). Literally 'to let towards' or 'to let in'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a gatekeeper 'letting' (lassen) you go 'to' (zu) an event, thus admitting you.