No. 506 in German
ermöglicht
"Ermöglicht" means "enabled" or "made possible."
In a sentence
Das Internet hat es ermöglicht, Informationen weltweit zugänglich zu machen.
The internet has made it possible to make information accessible worldwide.
In this sentence, 'ermöglicht' means 'made it possible' and is used to describe enabling an action or capability.
Diese neue Technologie ermöglicht eine effizientere Datenverarbeitung.
This new technology enables more efficient data processing.
'Ermöglicht' here signifies that the technology provides the capability or means for something to be done.
Die flexible Arbeitszeitgestaltung ermöglicht den Mitarbeitern, ihre Freizeit besser zu planen.
The flexible work schedule allows employees to better plan their free time.
In this case, 'ermöglicht' refers to granting the possibility or opportunity to do something (better plan their time).
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