akzeptieren

/akʦɛpˈtiːʁən/

verb B1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: akzeptiert
past: akzeptierte
perfect: hat akzeptiert

Meaning

to accept
- Ich akzeptiere deine Entscheidung.
  
  I accept your decision.
- Wir akzeptieren keine Kreditkarten, nur Bargeld. Ein Geldautomat ist gleich um die Ecke.
  
  We do not accept credit cards, only cash. A cash machine is just around the corner.

Similar words

annehmen

Akzeptieren is accepting something as valid — an apology, a fact; annehmen is accepting a physical thing or offer — a gift, a job — and also means "to assume."

Similar in other languages

French

accepter

accepter is the French word for the same thing — both mean "to accept."

Portuguese

aceitar

aceitar is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "to accept."

Practice

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Last updated 2026-09-24