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acceptable
Such that one can accept or tolerate it; acceptable or satisfactory, even if it is not perfect.
Sein Vorschlag ist zwar nicht ideal, aber ein akzeptabler Kompromiss.
His proposal is not ideal, but it is an acceptable compromise.
The ending '-abel' often occurs in adjectives derived from verbs. It means 'can be ...'. 'Akzeptabel' (acceptable) is therefore something that one can 'akzeptieren' (accept).
Ist dieser Preis für Sie akzeptabel?
Is this price acceptable for you?
To express for whom something is acceptable, use the preposition 'für' (for) followed by the accusative.
Die Bedingungen sind für uns nicht akzeptabel.
The conditions are not acceptable for us.
'Akzeptabel' (acceptable) is often used to evaluate things that are the result of negotiations or assessments. Typical collocations are: an acceptable price, an acceptable solution, an acceptable risk, or an acceptable result.
Nach langer Diskussion fanden sie eine für alle akzeptable Lösung.
After a long discussion, they found a solution that was acceptable for everyone.
appropriate
Angemessen (appropriate) and akzeptabel (acceptable) can both express a positive assessment of a price or reaction. Angemessen emphasizes that the price fits the situation and the service, while akzeptabel only says that one can accept or tolerate it. Use angemessen for an exact fit and akzeptabel for a minimum assessment.
Für das kleine Zimmer war ein Preis von sechzig Euro pro Nacht akzeptabel.
For the small room, sixty euros per night was an acceptable price.
Für das kleine Zimmer war ein Preis von sechzig Euro pro Nacht angemessen.
For the small room, sixty euros per night was a reasonable price.
