VERB
hinnehmen/ˈhɪnˌneːmən/to accept; to tolerate; to put up with
hinnehmen is a German verb that means to accept, to tolerate, or to put up with. It is pronounced /ˈhɪnˌneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nahm hin" and the past participle is "hingenommen".
Definitions
1.to accept or endure something unpleasant without protest(reaction, attitude)
a.to accept a situation or fact, usually reluctantly
Er musste die Entscheidung einfach hinnehmen.—He just had to accept the decision.
b.to tolerate criticism or an insult without protest
Sie nahm die Beleidigung schweigend hin.—She tolerated the insult in silence.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | hinnehmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nehme hin |
| Present (du) | nimmst hin |
| Present (er/sie/es) | nimmt hin |
| Preterite (ich) | nahm hin |
| Participle II | hingenommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | nähme hin |
| Imperative (singular) | nimm hin |
| Imperative (plural) | nehmt hin |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hinnehmen" mean in English?
- "hinnehmen" means to accept, to tolerate, or to put up with. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "hinnehmen"?
- "hinnehmen" is pronounced /ˈhɪnˌneːmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "hinnehmen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "hinnehmen" is "hingenommen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "hinnehmen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "hinnehmen" becomes "nahm hin" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "hinnehmen"?
- "hinnehmen" is a verb in German.
