NOUN
dieErlaubnis/ɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯pnɪs/permission; license; authorization
Erlaubnis is a German noun that means permission, license, or authorization. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯pnɪs/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Erlaubnisse".
Definitions
1.official or personal permission to do something(general)
a.authorization from a person or authority
Du brauchst eine Erlaubnis, um das Gebäude zu betreten.—You need permission to enter the building.
2.document granting permission(official document)
a.written certificate of allowance
Für das Feuerwerk benötigst du eine schriftliche Erlaubnis.—You need a written permit for the fireworks.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Erlaubnis | die Erlaubnisse |
| Genitive | der Erlaubnis | der Erlaubnisse |
| Dative | der Erlaubnis | den Erlaubnissen |
| Accusative | die Erlaubnis | die Erlaubnisse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Erlaubnis" mean in English?
- "Erlaubnis" means permission, license, or authorization. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Erlaubnis"?
- "Erlaubnis" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯pnɪs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Erlaubnis" der, die, or das?
- "Erlaubnis" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Erlaubnis"?
- The plural of "Erlaubnis" is "Erlaubnisse".
- What part of speech is "Erlaubnis"?
- "Erlaubnis" is a noun in German.
