Translation of German word "akzeptieren" to English
akzeptieren
/aktsəpiːʁən/
Meaning
VerbTo receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.
How to use
akzeptieren ('to accept / approve / recognize') is a weak verb: akzeptiert, akzeptierte, hat akzeptiert. Bedingungen akzeptieren — To accept terms.
🇬🇧 English
accept
Example
Ich akzeptiere die Einladung.
I accept the invitation.
Er akzeptiert die Herausforderung.
He accepts the challenge.
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Common phrases
- die Bedingungen akzeptieren— to accept the terms
- einen Vorschlag akzeptieren— to accept a proposal
- voll akzeptieren— to fully accept
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe akzeptiert
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #925 in German
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The German word "akzeptieren" is defined as: "To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval."
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The German word "akzeptieren" means "accept" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sie akzeptieren die Bedingungen." (which translates as "I accept the invitation.").
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