die Startberechtigung
Translation
authorization to start, starting permit, eligibility to start, takeoff clearance
Examples
Der Pilot wartet auf die Startberechtigung.
The pilot is waiting for takeoff clearance.
Der Läufer hat die Startberechtigung erhalten.
The runner has received the eligibility to start.
Grammar Patterns
the Startberechtigung for sth. the authorization to start for sth. The athlete needs the authorization to start for the competition.
Similar Words
die Starterlaubnis (permission to start), die Zulassung (admission)
Etymology
Composed of 'Start' (start) and 'Berechtigung' (authorization), which comes from 'Recht' (right, law).
Memory Tips
Think of it as having the 'right' ('Recht') to 'start'.