die Inkaufnahme
Translation
acceptance (of something negative), putting up with
Examples
Die Inkaufnahme von Risiken ist manchmal nötig.
The acceptance of risks is sometimes necessary.
Er handelte unter Inkaufnahme großer Verluste.
He acted while accepting great losses.
Grammar Patterns
the acceptance ((of sth.)) The acceptance of the risk was necessary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Akzeptanz, Hinnahme (acceptance); Antonym: Ablehnung (rejection)
Etymology
Composed of 'in' (in), 'Kauf' (purchase), and 'nahme' (taking). Literally 'a taking into the purchase', meaning to accept a disadvantage as part of a deal.
Memory Tips
Imagine you're buying something, and you have to 'take into the purchase' (in Kauf nehmen) some negative aspects. That's 'Inkaufnahme'.