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Describes something that has been officially permitted, approved, or authorized, usually by an authority or a responsible person.
Der Bauantrag für das neue Haus ist endlich genehmigt.
The building application for the new house has finally been approved.
'Genehmigt' (approved) is the past participle of the verb 'genehmigen' (to approve). It is often used like an adjective before a noun to show that something has been officially permitted.
Nur genehmigte Plakate dürfen hier aufgehängt werden.
Only approved posters may be put up here.
This word is almost always used in connection with official processes. Typical combinations are 'ein genehmigter Antrag' (an approved application), 'ein genehmigtes Budget' (an approved budget), or 'eine genehmigte Reise' (an approved trip).
Die Schule hat das Budget für die Klassenfahrt genehmigt.
The school has approved the budget for the class trip.
The word 'genehmigt' (approved) belongs to formal language, especially the language of authorities and administration. In everyday speech, simpler formulations would often be used.
Der Urlaubsantrag des Mitarbeiters wurde vom Abteilungsleiter genehmigt.
The employee's vacation request was approved by the department head.
permissible
Both words can indicate that something is officially allowed. „Zulässig“ describes permission based on an applicable rule, whereas „genehmigt“ refers to specific formal approval by a responsible person or authority. „Zulässig“ is appropriate when checking whether something complies with a rule; „genehmigt“ is more suitable for an approved application.
Die Behörde hat die Änderung des Bauplans genehmigt.
The authority approved the change to the building plan.
Nach den geltenden Regeln ist diese Änderung zulässig.
Under the applicable rules, this change is permissible.
