This is the 4307th most frequent German word.
erlaube
"Erlaube" means "allow" or "permit" in English.
The word "erlaube" here is used as the first-person singular form of "erlauben," which means "to allow." In this sentence, the speaker is granting permission.
„Ich erlaube dir, heute länger aufzubleiben.“
"I allow you to stay up later today."
The word "erlaubst" is the second-person singular form of "erlauben," used in a polite query seeking permission from the addressed person.
„Erlaubst du mir, diesen Raum zu benutzen?“
"Do you allow me to use this room?"
The word "erlaubt" is the past participle of "erlauben," used here in the perfect tense to convey an action of granting permission completed by the parents.