in Kauf nehmen

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Expresses the idea “accept an unwanted consequence” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: in Kauf nehmen.
    The expression means accept an unwanted consequence.
  • Lernende verwenden „in Kauf nehmen“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates accept an unwanted consequence.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „in Kauf nehmen“.
    In this context it conveys accept an unwanted consequence.
  • Der Ausdruck „in Kauf nehmen“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is accept an unwanted consequence.
  • Er antwortete einfach: in Kauf nehmen.
    The speaker uses accept an unwanted consequence.

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Meanings

Meaning

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Expresses the idea “accept an unwanted consequence” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: in Kauf nehmen.
    The expression means accept an unwanted consequence.
  • Der Ausdruck „in Kauf nehmen“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is accept an unwanted consequence.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „in Kauf nehmen“.
    In this context it conveys accept an unwanted consequence.
  • Er antwortete einfach: in Kauf nehmen.
    The speaker uses accept an unwanted consequence.
  • Lernende verwenden „in Kauf nehmen“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates accept an unwanted consequence.

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Etymology

A fixed German combination whose words together carry the established meaning “accept an unwanted consequence”.

FAQ

What does in Kauf nehmen mean?

Expresses the idea “accept an unwanted consequence” in everyday German.

How is in Kauf nehmen used?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

Is in Kauf nehmen common?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

How is in Kauf nehmen pronounced?

It is pronounced as shown in the entry: in Kauf nehmen.

What should learners remember?

Expresses the idea “accept an unwanted consequence” in everyday German.

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