How to Say ‘Residence permit’ in German
Aufenthaltserlaubnis
OWF-en-thalts-er-lowb-nis
[OWF-en-thalts-er-lowb-nis]
💬 Usage Tip: Classic long German compound noun: Aufenthalt + Erlaubnis. Break it into parts and it becomes less scary!
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a key immigration word in Germany. Learn it well—you may see it on letters, forms, and websites.
Phrase Breakdown
Aufenthaltserlaubnis
[OWF-en-thalts-er-lowb-nis]
residence permit
Official document or permission allowing someone to live in Germany.
Die Aufenthaltserlaubnis ist noch gültig.
The residence permit is still valid.
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