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admission / approval
Official permission to do or use something, for example to study at a university, practice a profession, or bring a product to market.
Er hat die Zulassung für den Masterstudiengang in Physik erhalten.
He received admission to the master's program in physics.
The noun 'die Zulassung' (admission/approval/registration) is derived from the separable verb 'zulassen' (to allow/admit). It literally describes the permission (lassen) to get to a place, an activity, or a market (zu).
Der Hersteller wartet auf die Zulassung für sein neues Medikament.
The manufacturer is waiting for approval for its new medication.
Like many nouns derived from verbs, 'Zulassung' (admission/approval/registration) ends in '-ung'. Such nouns are always feminine ('die Zulassung') and often describe a process or its result.
Die Zulassung zum Medizinstudium ist sehr kompetitiv.
Admission to medical school is very competitive.
Common combinations are 'die Zulassung zum Studium' (admission to a degree program), 'für einen Kurs' (for a course), or 'als Arzt' (as a doctor). You can 'beantragen' (apply for), 'bekommen' (get), 'erhalten' (receive), or 'verlieren' (lose) admission/approval.
Ohne die Zulassung der Universität kann sie nicht mit dem Studium beginnen.
Without admission from the university, she cannot begin her studies.
When it comes to cars, motorcycles, or road traffic, it always means the official registration of a vehicle. Typical words in this context are 'Auto' (car), 'anmelden' (to register), 'Kennzeichen' (license plate), or 'Straßenverkehrsamt' (vehicle registration office).
Für die Zulassung meines Autos brauche ich noch die Versicherungsbestätigung.
For the registration of my car, I still need the insurance confirmation.
recording / admission / uptake
'die Aufnahme' and 'die Zulassung' can both have to do with someone entering a school, university, group, or organization. 'Aufnahme' emphasizes the process more: a person is admitted and then belongs to it. 'Zulassung' emphasizes the official permission to do something, for example to study or take part in an exam. The words can be confused because both are often connected with applications and rules. A practical way to remember it: 'Zulassung' is the permission, while 'Aufnahme' is more about entering the institution or group.
Sofia wartet noch auf die Zulassung zum Studium.
Sofia is still waiting for admission to the degree program.
Die Aufnahme in den Sportverein war für Max sehr wichtig.
Admission to the sports club was very important to Max.