genehmigen
approve
The German word 'genehmigen' is used in the same way as 'approve' in English. It is a verb that means to give official permission for something or to express agreement with something. For example, you might say 'Ich genehmige deinen Antrag' to mean 'I approve your application.' Like 'approve' in English, 'genehmigen' can also be used in a more general sense to mean 'to like' or 'to support' something.
Example sentences using: genehmigen
Der Chef wird den Urlaub genehmigen
The boss will approve the vacation
In this sentence, 'genehmigen' is used to express the action of approval. It shows that the boss is going to permit or approve the vacation.
Die Regierung genehmigte die neue Politik
The government approved the new policy
This sentence demonstrates 'genehmigen' in the context of governmental decision-making. It emphasizes that the government has given its approval or permission for the new policy.
Sie wird die Transaktion genehmigen
She will approve the transaction
In this example, 'genehmigen' is used in a financial context, indicating that she is going to approve or authorize the transaction.