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socially acceptable
Socially accepted and considered appropriate for public discourse or interaction in educated circles. The term is often used for topics, words, or behaviors that were formerly considered taboo.
Manche extremen politischen Ansichten sind in den letzten Jahren leider salonfähig geworden.
Some extreme political views have unfortunately become socially acceptable in recent years.
The word is made up of 'Salon' (salon) and the suffix '-fähig' (-able/capable of). Historically, a 'Salon' was a reception room for social gatherings among the upper class. 'Salonfähig' therefore literally means 'suitable for the salon,' that is, for polite society.
Früher war es nicht üblich, in Jeans zu einer Feier zu kommen, heute ist das salonfähig.
In the past, it was not customary to come to a celebration in jeans; today that is socially acceptable.
The adjective is often used with the verbs 'sein' (to be), 'werden' (to become), or 'machen' (to make). The construction 'etwas salonfähig machen' means to actively ensure that something becomes socially accepted.
Durch die Diskussion in den Medien wurde das Thema langsam salonfähig.
Through discussion in the media, the topic slowly became socially acceptable.
'Salonfähig' (socially acceptable) is mostly used for abstract concepts that were formerly considered inappropriate or taboo. Typical nouns are 'Ansichten' (views), 'Wörter' (words), 'Ideen' (ideas), or 'Verhaltensweisen' (behaviors).
Dieses Wort war früher ein Schimpfwort, aber heute ist es fast salonfähig.
This word used to be an insult, but today it is almost socially acceptable.
