admission / registration
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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.
vehicle registration
The official registration of a vehicle, which allows it to take part in public road traffic.
Bevor du mit dem neuen Auto fahren darfst, brauchst du eine gültige Zulassung.
Before you are allowed to drive the new car, you need a valid vehicle registration.
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
At a school or university, both words can be connected with accepting a person. Zulassung refers to formal permission to study there, while Aufnahme refers more to the actual acceptance into the institution. Use Zulassung for official access and Aufnahme for the person or group that has been accepted.
Meine Zulassung zum Studiengang kam gestern per E-Mail.
I received my admission to the degree program by email yesterday.
Die Universität bestätigte meine Aufnahme in den Studiengang.
The university confirmed my admission to the degree program.
