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die Genehmigung (noun)

permission, approval; authorization to do something.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Genie' (Gene-) who 'makes' (-m-) things happen by 'giving' (-gung) you a permit. Gene-m-i-gung.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'das' or 'der' Genehmigung. → die Genehmigung

Using 'geben' for granting permission in a formal context. → erteilen