unzulässig
Translation
inadmissible, impermissible, unacceptable
Examples
Diese Frage ist unzulässig.
This question is inadmissible.
Unzulässige Handlungen werden geahndet.
Impermissible actions will be punished.
Grammar Patterns
predicative: ((sth.)) is inadmissible Something is inadmissible This method is inadmissible.
attributive: an inadmissible attempt An inadmissible attempt That was an inadmissible interference.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verboten, unerlaubt; Antonyms: zulässig, erlaubt, gestattet
Etymology
Prefix un- (not) + zulässig (permissible). Zulässig comes from the verb zulassen (to permit, to allow).
Memory Tips
Think of 'un-' as the English 'un-' and 'zulässig' as related to 'lassen' (to let/allow). So, it literally means 'not allowable'.