English–German

“come to terms with” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapfɪndn̩/

Example

Ich finde mich mit der Situation ab.

I am coming to terms with the situation.

Illustration for abfinden (come to terms with)

How to say “come to terms with” in German

“Come to terms with” in German is abfinden.

Someone stops contesting an unwelcome reality and treats it as settled, or settles a claim by providing compensation.

Full entry for abfinden: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with abfinden

Er wurde mit einer großen Summe abgefunden.

He was compensated with a large sum.

Tips for using abfinden

  • The reflexive form expresses reluctant acceptance, whereas nonreflexive jemanden abfinden means giving someone compensation to settle a claim.

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