NOUN

dieBerechtigung/bəˈʁɛçtɪɡʊŋ/authorization; entitlement; justification

Berechtigung is a German noun that means authorization, entitlement, or justification. It is pronounced /bəˈʁɛçtɪɡʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Berechtigungen".

Definitions

1.official permission or right to do something(legal/administrative)

a.authorization granted officially or legally

Für diesen Bereich benötigen Sie eine spezielle Berechtigung.—You need a special authorization for this area.

2.entitlement or justification for an action(general)

a.having a valid reason or grounds

Er hatte keine Berechtigung, das Auto zu benutzen.—He had no justification to use the car.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Berechtigungdie Berechtigungen
Genitiveder Berechtigungder Berechtigungen
Dativeder Berechtigungden Berechtigungen
Accusativedie Berechtigungdie Berechtigungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Berechtigung" mean in English?
"Berechtigung" means authorization, entitlement, or justification. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Berechtigung"?
"Berechtigung" is pronounced /bəˈʁɛçtɪɡʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Berechtigung" der, die, or das?
"Berechtigung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Berechtigung"?
The plural of "Berechtigung" is "Berechtigungen".
What part of speech is "Berechtigung"?
"Berechtigung" is a noun in German.

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Make “Berechtigung” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.