VERB
genehmigen/ɡəˈneːmɪɡn̩/to approve; to authorize; to permit
genehmigen is a German verb that means to approve, to authorize, or to permit. It is pronounced /ɡəˈneːmɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "genehmigte" and the past participle is "genehmigt".
Definitions
1.to officially approve or give permission for something(formal official permission)
a.to grant or allow something officially (esp. by an authority)
Die Behörde hat den Bauantrag genehmigt.—The authorities approved the building application.
b.to permit an action after review or examination
Der Urlaub wurde vom Chef genehmigt.—The vacation was approved by the boss.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | genehmigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | genehmige |
| Present (du) | genehmigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | genehmigt |
| Preterite (ich) | genehmigte |
| Participle II | genehmigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | genehmigte |
| Imperative (singular) | genehmige |
| Imperative (plural) | genehmigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "genehmigen" mean in English?
- "genehmigen" means to approve, to authorize, or to permit. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "genehmigen"?
- "genehmigen" is pronounced /ɡəˈneːmɪɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "genehmigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "genehmigen" is "genehmigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "genehmigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "genehmigen" becomes "genehmigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "genehmigen"?
- "genehmigen" is a verb in German.
