Verb

erteilen

to grant, to issue, to give, to impart

Ich erteile Ihnen die Erlaubnis.

I grant you permission.

Der Lehrer erteilt eine Lektion.

The teacher gives a lesson.

Die Behörde erteilt eine Genehmigung.

The authority issues a permit.

((j-m)) ((et4)) to grant (sb. dat.) (sth. acc.) Ich erteile Ihnen die Erlaubnis.

((et4)) to give/issue (sth. acc.) Der Lehrer erteilt eine Lektion.

geben (to give), gewähren (to grant), ausstellen (to issue)

From the prefix 'er-' (achievement) + 'teilen' (to share, to divide). It means to successfully give out a share of something, like permission or an order.

Think of it as officially 'sharing out' or 'dividing out' something like an order or permission. The 'er-' prefix emphasizes the successful completion of the action.

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