Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To give someone the right or authority to do something.
Natural examples
Das Ticket berechtigt Sie zur Fahrt in der Zone.
The ticket entitles you to travel in the zone.
Nur die Leitung ist berechtigt, den Vertrag zu ändern.
Only management is authorized to change the contract.
Der Ausweis berechtigt Kinder zum kostenlosen Eintritt.
The pass entitles children to free admission.
Usage note
The person receiving the right is accusative; the permission follows as zu plus dative or a zu-infinitive. The person can be omitted.
Mini-lesson: berechtigen
To give someone the right or authority to do something. The person receiving the right is accusative; the permission follows as zu plus dative or a zu-infinitive. The person can be omitted.
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