verb
akzeptieren
elfogadni
Etwas annehmen oder zustimmen, ohne sich dagegen zu wehren.
The German word "akzeptieren" is a verb meaning "to accept". It is borrowed from the Latin acceptare and corresponds closely to the English "accept". Excluding prefixes, the root relates to accepting or receiving willingly.
Similar words:
- annehmen (to take, to accept)
- übernehmen (to take over)
- einwilligen (to agree, consent)
Differences:
- akzeptieren often emphasizes mental or formal acceptance (e.g., accepting facts, conditions).
- annehmen can be more informal and also means physically receiving something.
- einwilligen implies agreement with conditions or proposals, often after some consideration.
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Examples
Ich akzeptiere deine Entscheidung.verb
Elfogadom a döntésedet.
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