ermöglichen
enable
The German word 'ermöglichen' is used to express the idea of enabling or making something possible. It is often used in the context of granting permission, providing opportunities, or facilitating actions. The word is a verb and is typically used in the infinitive form, 'ermöglichen', or in its conjugated forms, such as 'ermöglicht' (present tense, third person singular) or 'ermöglichte' (past tense, third person singular).
Example sentences using: ermöglichen
Die neuen Technologien ermöglichen eine bessere Kommunikation.
The new technologies enable better communication.
This sentence demonstrates how 'ermöglichen' can be used to indicate that something is made possible by something else. In this case, new technologies 'enable' or 'make possible' better communication.
Deutschkenntnisse können es Ihnen ermöglichen, in Deutschland zu arbeiten.
Knowledge of German can enable you to work in Germany.
In this instance, the verb 'ermöglichen' is used to highlight that the knowledge of German language could potentially enable someone to work in Germany.
Diese Änderungen ermöglichen eine effizientere Nutzung unserer Ressourcen.
These changes enable a more efficient use of our resources.
Here, 'ermöglichen' highlights the ability of the changes to make possible a more efficient use of resources.