hinnehmbar
Translation
acceptable, tolerable, bearable
Examples
Dieses Verhalten ist nicht hinnehmbar.
This behaviour is not acceptable.
Der Kompromiss war für beide Seiten hinnehmbar.
The compromise was acceptable to both sides.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is hinnehmbar ((for sb.)) sth. is acceptable (for sb.) The conditions are not acceptable for us.
Similar Words
Synonyms: akzeptabel, tolerierbar; Antonyms: unhinnehmbar, inakzeptabel
Etymology
From the verb 'hinnehmen' (to accept, to take) and the suffix '-bar' (-able). It literally means 'acceptable' or 'take-able'.
Memory Tips
If you can 'hinnehmen' (accept) a situation without protest, it is 'hinnehmbar'.