zugelassene

Zugelassene is a German term that derives from the verb zulassen, meaning to permit, admit, or authorize. It can function as a past participle used as an adjective, or as a noun when capitalized, to refer to something or someone that has obtained official approval or permission. As an adjective, it is usually written in lowercase and inflects with the noun it describes (for example, eine zugelassene Software, zugelassene Medikamente, zugelassene Fahrzeuge), indicating that the item has met an authority’s approval.

As a noun, the capitalized form Zugelassene can denote the group of people or items that are officially approved. In signage or lists, you may encounter phrases like Nur Zugelassene, meaning “authorized personnel only.” The noun can take plural or gender-specific forms in proper grammar (e.g., der Zugelassene, die Zugelassenen), though in many contexts it appears as a pluralized, generic label on access signs.

Contexts and usage: The concept is common in regulatory, safety, and compliance settings. In medicine and healthcare, “zugelassene Arzneimittel” refers to drugs approved by a regulator. In technology and consumer goods, “zugelassene Software” or “zugelassene Produkte” signals that a product has received necessary certification or licensing. In transportation or industry, the adjective speaks to compliance with standards or authorization requirements.

See also: Zulassung, Zulassungsverfahren, Zulassungsnummer, Zulassungsstelle, regulatory approval, certification.