VERB
erlauben/ɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯bn̩/to allow; to permit; to authorize
erlauben is a German verb that means to allow, to permit, or to authorize. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erlaubte" and the past participle is "erlaubt".
Definitions
1.to give permission for something; to permit; to allow(permission)
a.to officially or personally let someone do something
Meine Eltern erlauben mir, abends länger auszugehen.—My parents allow me to stay out longer in the evenings.
2.to authorize officially(formally; authority)
a.to grant official approval
Das Gesetz erlaubt das Rauchen in bestimmten Bereichen.—The law permits smoking in certain areas.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erlauben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erlaube |
| Present (du) | erlaubst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erlaubt |
| Preterite (ich) | erlaubte |
| Participle II | erlaubt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erlaubte |
| Imperative (singular) | erlaube |
| Imperative (plural) | erlaubt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erlauben" mean in English?
- "erlauben" means to allow, to permit, or to authorize. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erlauben"?
- "erlauben" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erlauben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erlauben" is "erlaubt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erlauben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erlauben" becomes "erlaubte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erlauben"?
- "erlauben" is a verb in German.
