zumutbar
Translation
reasonable, acceptable, bearable, tolerable
Examples
Diese Arbeit ist für ihn nicht zumutbar.
This work is not reasonable for him.
Eine solche Forderung ist nicht zumutbar.
Such a demand is not acceptable.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is zumutbar ((for sb.)) (sth.) is reasonable (for sb.) This workload is reasonable for the team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: acceptable, tolerable; Antonym: unzumutbar
Etymology
From 'zu' (to) + 'muten' (to expect of someone) + '-bar' (-able). Literally 'expect-able' of someone.
Memory Tips
Think of what you can 'mute' your complaints about. If you can, it's 'zumutbar' (bearable).