Example: Man muss manchmal Risiken in Kauf nehmen, um Erfolg zu haben.
Definition
"etwas in Kauf nehmen" means to accept or tolerate something undesirable or inconvenient as a necessary part of achieving a goal or outcome. It implies enduring a negative aspect or risk knowingly in order to gain a benefit or reach a desired result.
Translations
accept a drawback
aceptar las consecuencias
op de koop toe nemen
acceptar-ne les conseqüències
accepter les inconvénients
Etymology
The phrase "etwas in Kauf nehmen" originates from German, where "Kauf" literally means 'purchase' or 'buy.' Historically, it metaphorically referred to 'buying' or accepting something along with its disadvantages. Did you know? It’s like saying you 'buy into' the whole package, including the downsides.
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accept a drawback