VERB
erlauben/ɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯bn̩/to allow; to permit
erlauben is a German verb that means to allow or to permit. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erlaubte" and the past participle is "erlaubt".
Definitions
1.to give permission for something; permit(permission)
a.approve or agree to something being done
Es ist nicht erlaubt, hier zu rauchen.—It is not allowed to smoke here.
b.granting someone the right to do something
Meine Eltern erlauben mir, lange aufzubleiben.—My parents allow me to stay up late.
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 or to permit. 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.
