Hinnehmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hinnehmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "accept", "tolerate" or "put up with".

Essential properties of "hinnehmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: hinnehmen
Simple past: nahm hin
Participle: hingenommen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "hinnehmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Accept or tolerate something unpleasant without resistance"

Definition: "To accept or tolerate something unpleasant or undesirable without opposing or protesting."
Translation(s): accept, tolerate, put up with, take
Synonym(s): Akzeptieren, Ertragen, Dulden
Antonym(s): Ablehnen, Verweigern
Related word(s): sich abfinden, sich fügen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Entscheidung hinnehmen, auch wenn sie uns nicht gefällt.We have to accept the decision, even if we don't like it.
Er konnte die ständigen Beleidigungen nicht länger hinnehmen.He could no longer tolerate the constant insults.
Die Bevölkerung musste die Folgen des Krieges hinnehmen.The population had to accept the consequences of the war.

2.) "Bear or suffer a loss or damage without reacting"

Definition: "To bear or suffer a loss or damage without reacting."
Translation(s): bear, suffer, take, sustain
Synonym(s): Erdulden, Sich gefallen lassen
Related word(s): Aushalten, Verkraften

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Unternehmen musste große finanzielle Verluste hinnehmen.The company had to sustain significant financial losses.
Sie musste hinnehmen, dass ihr Antrag abgelehnt wurde.She had to accept that her application was rejected.
Der Sportler konnte die Niederlage nicht hinnehmen und verließ wütend das Spielfeld.The athlete could not accept the defeat and angrily left the field.

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