Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To give someone advice, information, or permission as part of an official role.
Natural examples
Die Ärztin erteilte dem Patienten einen klaren Rat.
The doctor gave the patient clear advice.
Das Amt erteilte der Schule eine Genehmigung.
The office granted the school permission.
Die Beamtin erteilte den Reisenden Auskunft zum Fahrplan.
Travelers received timetable information from the official.
Usage note
Erteilen is regular and transitive: give someone something. In this sense, common objects are advice, information, and permission.
Mini-lesson: erteilen
To give someone advice, information, or permission as part of an official role. Erteilen is regular and transitive: give someone something. In this sense, common objects are advice, information, and permission.
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