zulassen
Die Eltern müssen ihre Kinder nicht alles zulassen.
Parents shouldn't allow their children to do everything.
To permit or allow something to happen or someone to do something.
Der Lehrer lässt die Schüler früher nach Hause gehen.
The teacher allows the students to go home early.
Die Regierung hat die neue Regelung zugelassen.
The government has approved the new regulation.
In formal contexts, 'zulassen' can also mean 'to admit' or 'to permit' in a legal or official sense.
To admit or permit something in a legal or official context.
Der Antrag wurde vom Gericht zugelassen.
The application was admitted by the court.
Das Gericht hat die Beweise zugelassen.
The court admitted the evidence.
In legal contexts, 'zulassen' often implies official permission or approval.
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Common Usage
'Zulassen' is often used in both everyday and formal contexts, but it can sound more official than 'erlauben' or 'gestatten'.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal or legal contexts, 'zulassen' is often the preferred term, while in everyday speech, 'erlauben' or 'gestatten' might be more common.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'zulâzen', from Old High German 'zulâzan', from Proto-Germanic 'tōlēzijaną', meaning 'to allow'.
Usage Notes
In everyday language, 'zulassen' is often used interchangeably with 'erlauben' and 'gestatten', but it can carry a more formal or official tone in certain contexts.