to accept / endure
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to accept / endure
To accept or endure something unpleasant, negative, or unfair without defending oneself against it.
Sie musste die unfaire Kritik ihres Chefs einfach hinnehmen, um ihren Job nicht zu gefährden.
She simply had to accept her boss's unfair criticism so as not to jeopardize her job.
'Hinnehmen' (to accept / endure) is a separable verb. The prefix 'hin-' comes at the end in a main clause, while in a subordinate clause and in the infinitive with 'zu', it remains attached to the verb.
Er nimmt die Entscheidung einfach so hin.
He simply accepts the decision as it is.
In the meaning of 'erdulden' (to endure), the verb is often combined with negative things. Typical phrases are 'Kritik hinnehmen' (to accept criticism), 'eine Niederlage hinnehmen' (to accept a defeat), or 'eine Ungerechtigkeit hinnehmen' (to accept an injustice).
Die Mannschaft musste eine schmerzliche Niederlage hinnehmen.
The team had to accept a painful defeat.
The thing that one accepts or endures is always in the accusative. You accept 'etwas' (something).
Ich kann dieses Verhalten nicht länger hinnehmen.
I can no longer accept this behavior.
to please / to fall
'sich etwas gefallen lassen' and 'hinnehmen' both describe not actively stopping something negative. 'hinnehmen' is somewhat more neutral and works well for decisions, problems, or bad news that you have to accept. 'sich etwas gefallen lassen' sounds more personal and often stronger: someone treats you badly, and you do not defend yourself. If you want to say that you simply accept a situation, 'hinnehmen' fits. If it is about setting a boundary in dealing with other people, 'sich etwas gefallen lassen' is more natural.
Sie nimmt die Verspätung des Zuges ruhig hin.
She calmly accepts the train's delay.
Die Schülerin lässt sich die unfairen Vorwürfe nicht gefallen.
The student does not put up with the unfair accusations.