hinnehmbar
acceptable
Such that it can be accepted despite existing disadvantages or problems.
EXAMPLE
Die langen Wartezeiten sind für die meisten Kunden noch hinnehmbar.
The long waiting times are still acceptable to most customers.
hinnehmbar
acceptable
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry hinnehmbar, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | hinnehmbar |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
The word „hinnehmbar“ (acceptable) contains the verb „hinnehmen“ (to accept/endure). Here, the ending „-bar“ indicates that something can be accepted; it does not mean that you think it is good.
EXAMPLE
Die Lösung ist nicht ideal, aber hinnehmbar.
The solution is not ideal, but acceptable.
For whom?
You can use „für“ with the accusative to indicate which person or group considers something acceptable. The pattern „für jemanden hinnehmbar sein“ (to be acceptable to someone) is common.
EXAMPLE
Eine Mieterhöhung von zehn Euro wäre für mich hinnehmbar.
A rent increase of ten euros would be acceptable to me.
Strong disapproval
The phrase „nicht hinnehmbar“ (unacceptable) is often used to strongly criticize behavior, decisions, or conditions. It sounds decisive and is also common in public statements.
EXAMPLE
Die Ministerin erklärte, die wiederholten Sicherheitsmängel seien nicht hinnehmbar.
The minister declared that the repeated safety deficiencies were unacceptable.
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