German word

akzeptieren

Pronunciation

IPA/aktsɛpˈtiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbaccept

Example

Ich akzeptiere dein Angebot.

I accept the offer you made.

Illustration for akzeptieren (accept)

More examples

Er akzeptiert meine Hilfe.

He accepts my help.

Core concept

A stamped yes on an offer, rule, or stated fact.

Common phrases

  • eine Einladung akzeptieren

    accept an invitation

  • Hilfe akzeptieren

    accept help

  • eine Entschuldigung akzeptieren

    accept an apology

Similar words

annehmen: Accept or take up an offer or proposal.
zustimmen: Express agreement with an opinion or plan.
hinnehmen: Put up with something unpleasant or disadvantageous despite reluctance.
einwilligen: Give consent to another person's request or conditions.

Definition in German

Etwas bewusst annehmen, besonders in formellen oder sachlichen Kontexten.

Word origin

German akzeptieren is a borrowing through French from Latin acceptare, a form related to the Latin verb for receiving.

Usage tips

  • For a concrete offer, annehmen is often the more everyday choice, while akzeptieren suits formal agreement or acknowledgment.

Other meanings

  • agree toverb
  • recognizeverb

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