Gestatten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gestatten" is used as verb with the meaning of "permit", "allow" or "grant".

Essential properties of "gestatten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: gestatten
  • Simple past: gestattete
  • Participle: gestattet

See full conjugation of gestatten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "gestatten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To permit or allow something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Würden Sie mir gestatten, Ihnen eine Frage zu stellen?Would you allow me to ask you a question?
  2. Der Chef gestattet uns, früher nach Hause zu gehen.The boss allows us to go home earlier.
  3. Ich gestatte dir, mein Auto zu benutzen.I allow you to use my car.

2.) "To introduce oneself formally"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Gestatten Sie, dass ich mich vorstelle: Mein Name ist Schmidt.Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Schmidt.
  2. Darf ich mich gestatten? Ich bin der neue Kollege.May I introduce myself? I am the new colleague.
  3. Gestatten, Meyer, ich bin der neue Nachbar.Allow me, Meyer, I am the new neighbor.
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