VERB
akzeptieren/ˌakt͡sɛpˈtiːʁən/to accept; to acknowledge; to agree to
akzeptieren is a German verb that means to accept, to acknowledge, or to agree to. It is pronounced /ˌakt͡sɛpˈtiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "akzeptierte" and the past participle is "akzeptiert".
Definitions
1.to accept something offered, decided, or required(agreement/approval)
a.to agree to or consent to something
Er hat die Entschuldigung akzeptiert.—He accepted the apology.
b.to accept a result, situation, or condition
Sie musste die Entscheidung des Gerichts akzeptieren.—She had to accept the court's decision.
2.to recognize or acknowledge someone or something as valid(recognition)
a.to recognize or acknowledge rules or authority
Nicht alle Länder akzeptieren dieses Abkommen.—Not all countries accept this agreement.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | akzeptieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | akzeptiere |
| Present (du) | akzeptierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | akzeptiert |
| Preterite (ich) | akzeptierte |
| Participle II | akzeptiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | akzeptierte |
| Imperative (singular) | akzeptier |
| Imperative (plural) | akzeptiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "akzeptieren" mean in English?
- "akzeptieren" means to accept, to acknowledge, or to agree to. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "akzeptieren"?
- "akzeptieren" is pronounced /ˌakt͡sɛpˈtiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "akzeptieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "akzeptieren" is "akzeptiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "akzeptieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "akzeptieren" becomes "akzeptierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "akzeptieren"?
- "akzeptieren" is a verb in German.
