German-English translation for "berechtigen"

"berechtigen" English translation

berechtigen
[bəˈrɛçtɪgən]transitives Verb | transitive verb v/t <kein ge-; h>

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to entitle to... he authorized him to sign... it entitles me to lay claim to …... his abilities make him suitable for a higher position...
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berechtigen
[bəˈrɛçtɪgən]intransitives Verb | intransitive verb v/i

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to entitle to... this examination entitles you to study at a university... the ticket entitles the bearer to admission... his achievements mean that we are justified in having great hopes of him...
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In my view, this fear is not sufficiently justified.
Diese Befürchtung ist nach meiner Ansicht nicht ganz berechtigt.
Source: Europarl
How justified is this charge?
Wie berechtigt ist dieser Vorwurf?
Source: News-Commentary
At first blush, the celebration seems warranted.
Auf den ersten Blick scheint die Freude berechtigt.
Source: News-Commentary
So I firmly support Mr Södermann' s justified criticism!
Ich unterstütze daher ausdrücklich Sie, Herr Södermann, in ihrer berechtigten Kritik!
Source: Europarl
The criticism of the Court of Auditors was justified.
Die Kritik des Rechnungshofes war berechtigt.
Source: Europarl
This is a sort of political depression.
Das kann man berechtigt eine Art politische Depression nennen.
Source: News-Commentary
Of course, China merits criticism in many areas of its domestic and foreign policy.
Natürlich ist die Kritik an China in vielen Bereichen seiner Innen- und Außenpolitik berechtigt.
Source: News-Commentary
I totally agree with Mr Martinez who spoke earlier.
Ich stimme den völlig berechtigten Ausführungen von Herrn Martinez zu.
Source: Europarl
That is why the Commission was right to intervene.
Daher ist das Eingreifen der Kommission berechtigt.
Source: Europarl
But, while there is much to worry about, the bottom line is that these fears are exaggerated.
Obwohl manche Sorge durchaus berechtigt ist, gilt grundsätzlich, dass die Ängste übertrieben sind.
Source: News-Commentary
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