Abfinden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abfinden" is used as verb with the meaning of "come to terms with", "resign oneself to" or "accept".

Essential properties of "abfinden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abfinden
  • Simple past: fand ab
  • Participle: abgefunden

See full conjugation of abfinden

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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 "abfinden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To accept an unpleasant or unavoidable situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste sich mit der Situation abfinden.He had to come to terms with the situation.
  2. Sie hat sich damit abgefunden, dass es nicht anders geht.She has resigned herself to the fact that there's no other way.
  3. Wir müssen uns mit den Umständen abfinden.We must accept the circumstances.

2.) "To compensate someone for a loss or inconvenience"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Arbeitgeber hat ihn großzügig abgefunden.The employer generously compensated him.
  2. Sie wurde für den Schaden abgefunden.She was compensated for the damage.
  3. Er hat sich mit einer hohen Summe abfinden lassen.He allowed himself to be compensated with a large sum.
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