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Having official permission to participate in something or use something, for example a degree program, an exam, or a specific area.
Für diesen Masterstudiengang sind nur Bewerber mit einem exzellenten Bachelorabschluss zugelassen.
Only applicants with an excellent bachelor's degree are admitted to this master's program.
'Zugelassen' is the past participle of the separable verb 'zulassen' (to allow, to grant access). The word is very often used like an adjective.
Der Anwalt wurde als Vertreter der Familie zugelassen.
The lawyer was admitted as the family's representative.
The context makes the meaning clear: if it is about people and education (degree program, course, exam), it means 'authorized to participate.' If it is about things (car, medication), it means 'officially approved.'
Nur zugelassene Teilnehmer dürfen den Raum betreten.
Only admitted participants may enter the room.
When a person is admitted to an activity or institution, the preposition 'zu' with the dative is often used.
Sie wurde zum Medizinstudium in Berlin zugelassen.
She was admitted to medical school in Berlin.
To express who the official owner or registered keeper of a vehicle is, German uses the construction 'auf jemanden zugelassen sein' (to be registered in someone's name). The person is in the accusative.
Das Motorrad ist auf meine ältere Schwester zugelassen.
The motorcycle is registered in my older sister's name.
justified / entitled
'berechtigt' and 'zugelassen' can both express that someone or something is allowed to do something. 'berechtigt' is more general: a person has a right or permission to do or receive something. 'zugelassen' sounds more official and means that an institution or authority has allowed participation, use, or application. This fits, for example, exams, degree programs, vehicles, or medications. Learners may confuse the words because permission plays a role in both cases. When it is about a general right, 'berechtigt' fits better. When official approval or admission is meant, 'zugelassen' is more precise.
Nur zugelassene Fahrzeuge dürfen auf diesem Gelände fahren.
Only approved vehicles are allowed to drive on this site.
Mit diesem Ausweis bist du berechtigt, den Mitarbeiterbereich zu betreten.
With this ID, you are entitled to enter the staff area.