zulässig
Translation
permissible, admissible, allowable, legal
Examples
Das ist gesetzlich nicht zulässig.
That is not legally permissible.
Die zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit ist 80 km/h.
The permissible maximum speed is 80 km/h.
Grammar Patterns
as a predicative adjective: That is not ((permissible)). Parking is not permissible here.
as an attributive adjective: the ((permissible)) maximum speed. Do not exceed the permissible maximum speed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: permitted, allowed, legal; Antonyms: impermissible, forbidden, illegal
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'zulassen' (to allow, permit). The '-ig' suffix turns it into an adjective.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'zu' (to) + 'lassen' (to let). If you 'let' something 'to' be done, it's 'zulässig' (permissible).