akzeptieren/ˌakt͡sɛpˈtiːʁən/to accept; to acknowledge; to approve
akzeptieren is a German verb that means to accept, to acknowledge, or to approve. It is pronounced /ˌakt͡sɛpˈtiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "akzeptierte" and the past participle is "akzeptiert".
Definitions
1.to agree to take or receive something offered(general use)
a.to agree to receive (an offer, invitation, explanation, etc.)
Er hat das Jobangebot akzeptiert.—He accepted the job offer.
2.to recognize or acknowledge as valid or correct(recognition)
a.to acknowledge someone/something as right or legitimate
Sie wurde von ihren Kollegen als Chefin akzeptiert.—She was accepted by her colleagues as boss.
3.to approve or allow as permissible(approval)
a.to regard something as satisfactory or allowed
Solches Verhalten wird nicht akzeptiert.—Such behavior is not accepted.
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 approve. 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.
