abfinden

This is the 13022nd most frequent German word.


abfinden

To come to terms with or resign oneself to something; to compensate.


reflexive verb usage, meaning to resign oneself to something

Ich musste mich mit der Situation abfinden.

I had to come to terms with the situation.


past tense usage of the reflexive verb, indicating adaptation

Er fand sich mit den neuen Herausforderungen ab.

He adjusted to the new challenges.


present perfect tense of the reflexive verb, expressing acceptance

Wir haben uns damit abgefunden.

We have made peace with it.