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Formal or informal agreement or permission for another person's plan or action. Especially important in legal and medical contexts.
Für die Operation ist die schriftliche Einwilligung des Patienten zwingend erforderlich.
The patient's written consent is absolutely required for the operation.
'Die Einwilligung' (consent) is the noun form of the verb 'einwilligen' (to consent). Both words contain the stem 'Wille' (will), which emphasizes the meaning of agreement and free decision.
Er willigte in den Vorschlag seiner Kollegin ein.
He consented to his colleague's proposal.
This word belongs to formal language. It is found especially often in contracts, official documents, and communication with doctors or authorities.
Vor der Datenspeicherung müssen Sie Ihre Einwilligung geben.
Before data storage, you must give your consent.
Common verbs in connection with 'Einwilligung' (consent) are 'die Einwilligung geben' or 'erteilen' (to give/grant consent), 'die Einwilligung einholen' (to obtain consent), and 'die Einwilligung verweigern' (to refuse consent).
Das Unternehmen holt die Einwilligung der Nutzer für Werbe-E-Mails ein.
The company obtains users' consent for advertising emails.
To express what someone gives consent to, the preposition 'in' followed by the accusative is used. The type of consent is often specified with an adjective such as 'schriftlich' (written) or 'ausdrücklich' (explicit).
Wir benötigen Ihre schriftliche Einwilligung in die Veröffentlichung des Fotos.
We need your written consent to the publication of the photo.
approval / consent
'Zustimmung' and 'Einwilligung' both have to do with permission and agreement. 'Zustimmung' is more general and fits many proposals, decisions, or plans. 'Einwilligung' is used especially when someone allows another person to do something to them, with their data, or on their behalf. That is why 'Einwilligung' sounds more precise in medical, legal, or official situations. The words can be confused because both express a yes. But when it is about personal permission before an action, 'Einwilligung' is often the more appropriate word.
Vor der Untersuchung braucht die Ärztin die Einwilligung des Patienten.
Before the examination, the doctor needs the patient's consent.
Die Mitarbeiterin gab ihre Zustimmung, weil der neue Termin für sie passte.
The employee gave her approval because the new date worked for her.