How to Say ‘permit’ in German
die Genehmigung
dee guh-NAY-mee-goong
[dee guh-NAY-mee-goong]
💬 Usage Tip: Feminine noun: die Genehmigung, plural: die Genehmigungen. From genehmigen = to approve.
🇩🇪 In Germany: A very useful word in Germany, where filming in public, drone use, and venue access can involve formal permission.
Phrase Breakdown
die
[dee]
the
definite article for feminine nouns in German
Die Genehmigung liegt schon vor.
The permit has already been granted.
Genehmigung
[guh-NAY-mee-goong]
permit / approval
official permission needed for filming, access, or event activities
Die Genehmigung für den Dreh im Park fehlt noch.
The permit for filming in the park is still missing.
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