German Word of the Day
zulassen
/tsu-LAS-sen/ • verb — 18th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to allow; to permit; to let something happen
Examples
- Die Eltern lassen ihre Kinder heute länger draußen.
(The parents are allowing their children to stay outside longer today.) - In diesem Raum sind keine Tiere zugelassen.
(No animals are allowed in this room.) - Die Regierung will mehr digitale Zahlungsmethoden zulassen.
(The government wants to permit more digital payment methods.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | lasse zu | ließ zu |
| du | lässt zu | ließest zu |
| er/sie/es | lässt zu | ließ zu |
| wir | lassen zu | ließen zu |
| ihr | lasst zu | ließt zu |
| sie/Sie | lassen zu | ließen zu |
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Antonyms
- verbieten
- untersagen
This word is common in everyday German and in official contexts. It is often used when rules, authorities, or people permit something. Note that 'zulassen' can also mean 'to admit' in some contexts, such as admitting someone to a school or event.
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