genehmigt

"Genehmigt" is a German word that translates to "approved" or "authorized" in English. It is commonly used in various contexts to indicate that something has been officially accepted or permitted. In a formal or legal context, "genehmigt" might refer to the approval of a document, project, or decision by an authority or governing body. For example, a building permit might be described as "genehmigt" once it has been approved by the relevant municipal authorities. In a more general sense, "genehmigt" can be used to express that someone has given their consent or permission for something to happen. For instance, a parent might say "Ich genehmige, dass du heute später nach Hause kommst" (I approve of you coming home later today). The word "genehmigt" is derived from the verb "genehmigen," which means "to approve" or "to authorize." It is an adjective in its basic form, but it can also be used as a past participle in compound tenses. The word is widely used in both written and spoken German, and its usage is straightforward and consistent across different regions of the German-speaking world.