zu|lassen
Translation
to allow, to permit, to admit, to license (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.
You shouldn't 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
Composed of 'zu' (to, toward) + 'lassen' (to let, allow). The combination means 'to let something through' or 'to permit'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'lassen' as 'let' and 'zu' as 'to' or 'in'. You 'let someone in' or 'let something be'.