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B2 verb 7 min read

acceptera

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips acceptera in 30 Seconds

Explanation acceptera in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should know that 'acceptera' means 'to say yes' to something. It is a word you might see on buttons on a website or hear when someone offers you a gift. You use it in very simple sentences like 'Jag accepterar' (I accept). It is important to recognize it when you are filling out forms or using an app in Swedish. You don't need to know all the complex grammar yet, just that it is a positive response to an offer or a rule. Think of it as a more formal way of saying 'ja' (yes) to a proposal.

At the A2 level, you can start using 'acceptera' in basic sentences with a direct object. For example, 'Jag accepterar din inbjudan' (I accept your invitation). You should also learn the basic past tense form 'accepterade' to talk about things you agreed to yesterday. You might use it when talking about rules at school or work, such as 'Vi måste acceptera reglerna' (We must accept the rules). At this level, you are beginning to understand that it is used for both physical things (like a gift) and abstract things (like a rule).

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'acceptera' in various tenses and in more complex sentence structures, including those with sub-clauses. For example, 'Jag har svårt att acceptera att han inte kommer' (I have difficulty accepting that he isn't coming). You start to see the word in news articles or more formal emails. You also begin to distinguish it from similar words like 'godkänna' (approve). You can use it to express your opinion on social issues or personal situations with more nuance, such as 'Samhället bör acceptera alla människor' (Society should accept all people).

At the B2 level, which is the target for this word, you should use 'acceptera' with precision and understand its stylistic value. You know that 'acceptera' is more formal than 'gå med på'. You can use it in professional contexts, like 'Vi kan inte acceptera de föreslagna ändringarna i kontraktet' (We cannot accept the proposed changes in the contract). You also understand its use in psychological or philosophical contexts, such as 'radikal acceptans' (radical acceptance). You are aware of common collocations and can use adverbs to modify the verb, like 'fullt ut acceptera' or 'motvilligt acceptera'.

At the C1 level, your use of 'acceptera' is fluid and natural. You understand the subtle differences between 'acceptera', 'godta', 'medge', and 'bevilja' and can choose the exact right word for a legal, academic, or high-level professional document. You can use the word in abstract discussions about ethics, law, or sociology. For instance, you might discuss 'den allmänna acceptansen för ny teknik' (the general acceptance of new technology). You are also sensitive to the passive voice 'accepteras' and how it is used to state impersonal rules or norms in official Swedish texts.

At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of 'acceptera'. You can use it with rhetorical flair in speeches or complex writing. You understand its historical nuances and how it fits into the broader landscape of Swedish vocabulary. You can use it in highly specialized fields, such as discussing the 'acceptansgräns' (acceptance limit) in statistical analysis or engineering. You are also able to play with the word's meaning in literary contexts, understanding how it can imply resignation, strength, or formal agreement depending on the surrounding prose. Your usage is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

acceptera in 30 Seconds

A regular Group 1 verb meaning 'to accept'.
Used for gifts, offers, rules, and realities.
More formal than the phrasal verb 'gå med på'.
Essential for digital interfaces and professional Swedish.

The Swedish verb acceptera is a versatile and essential term that mirrors the English 'to accept' in almost every nuance. At its core, it signifies the act of consenting to receive something offered, agreeing to a proposal, or coming to terms with a specific reality or situation. In the Swedish social context, which often values consensus and clear communication, knowing how to use this word correctly is vital for navigating both professional and personal relationships.

Formal Consent: In legal or business contexts, it refers to the formal agreement to terms, such as acceptera ett avtal (accepting a contract).
Social Graces: When receiving a gift or an invitation, one uses acceptera to show gratitude and confirmation of attendance.
Psychological Resilience: It is frequently used in therapy or self-help contexts to mean 'coming to terms' with a difficult emotion or a situation that cannot be changed.

Hon valde att acceptera utmaningen trots riskerna.

Translation: She chose to accept the challenge despite the risks.

The word carries a weight of finality. Once you have 'accepterat' something, there is an unspoken understanding that the discussion on that specific point has concluded. In Swedish culture, where 'lagom' (just the right amount) and 'fika' (social coffee breaks) are common, the act of acceptance often leads to the next step of practical implementation. It is not just a mental state; it is often a precursor to action.

Vi kan inte acceptera dessa arbetsvillkor.

Translation: We cannot accept these working conditions.

Cognitive Processing: It involves a conscious decision-making process where information is weighed and validated.

Furthermore, in the modern digital era, you will encounter this word every time you visit a Swedish website. The 'Cookies' banner will invariably ask you to acceptera alla cookies. This reinforces its meaning as a functional, everyday action. It is a word of transition, moving from a state of questioning or offering to a state of agreement and proceeding.

Det är dags att acceptera verkligheten som den är.

Using acceptera correctly involves understanding its conjugation and its typical objects. As a regular Group 1 verb, it follows a predictable pattern: acceptera, accepterar, accepterade, accepterat. This makes it one of the easier verbs for learners to master grammatically.

Present Tense: Jag accepterar ditt erbjudande. (I accept your offer.) Use this for current decisions.
Past Tense: De accepterade aldrig förlusten. (They never accepted the loss.) Use this for completed actions in the past.
Perfect Tense: Har du accepterat inbjudan än? (Have you accepted the invitation yet?)

Kunden vägrade att acceptera den trasiga varan.

When constructing sentences, acceptera usually takes a direct object. You accept a gift (en present), a situation (en situation), or a fact (ett faktum). It can also be followed by a 'att'-clause (that-clause), such as Jag accepterar att vi måste gå nu (I accept that we must go now).

Tyvärr kan vi inte acceptera fler ansökningar i år.

In more complex sentences, particularly at the B2 level, you might see it paired with adverbs to change the tone. For example, motvilligt acceptera (reluctantly accept) or fullt ut acceptera (fully accept). These nuances allow for more precise expression of one's feelings towards the agreement.

Man måste lära sig att acceptera sig själv.

You will encounter acceptera in a wide variety of settings in Sweden, from the mundane to the highly professional. It is a 'high-frequency' word that bridges the gap between formal and informal Swedish.

In the News: Journalists often report on whether a political party will acceptera a budget proposal or if a country will acceptera international observers.
Customer Service: If you try to return an item without a receipt, the clerk might say, 'Vi kan inte acceptera returer utan kvitto.'
Social Media & Apps: Friend requests on platforms like Facebook or LinkedIn in Swedish use the button Acceptera.

Systemet kommer inte att acceptera ditt lösenord om det är för kort.

In Swedish workplaces, 'acceptera' is used during 'medarbetarsamtal' (employee reviews) when discussing goals or changes in responsibility. It is also a key word in 'fackliga förhandlingar' (union negotiations), where both sides must eventually find a middle ground they can acceptera.

Det är svårt att acceptera att sommaren redan är slut.

Finally, in sports, you'll hear commentators talk about a team's ability to acceptera a referee's decision or a defeat. It reflects the Swedish value of 'fair play' and maintaining composure even when things don't go your way.

While acceptera is a cognate of 'accept', there are specific pitfalls that English speakers often fall into when using it in Swedish.

Confusion with 'Godkänna': 'Acceptera' means to receive or agree to, while 'godkänna' means to approve or authorize. You acceptera an apology, but a boss godkänner a vacation request.
Preposition Errors: English speakers sometimes try to add 'to' after it (like 'accept to do'). In Swedish, you just say acceptera att göra något.
Overuse in Speech: Using 'acceptera' in very casual settings can sound a bit stiff. Native speakers often use 'gå med på' (go along with) or 'ta emot' (receive) instead.

Fel: Jag accepterar att gå på festen. (Better: Jag tackar ja till festen.)

Another mistake is using it when 'tåla' (to tolerate/stand) is meant. If someone's behavior is annoying, you might say Jag kan inte tåla det här rather than Jag kan inte acceptera det här, though the latter is also grammatically correct, it carries a more formal tone of institutional rejection.

Rätt: Vi kan inte acceptera din förklaring.

Lastly, be careful with the word 'acceptans' (noun). While related, it is often used in psychological contexts. For a 'business acceptance', you might use 'godkännande' or 'antagande' depending on the specific situation.

To sound more like a native speaker, it is important to know when to use acceptera and when to choose an alternative. Swedish has several words that overlap in meaning but differ in register and specific application.

Godta: Very close to 'acceptera' but often used when you 'settle' for something or find it 'acceptable' enough. Vi godtar din ursäkt (We accept/tolerate your apology).
Gå med på: The most common phrasal verb for 'agree to' or 'accept'. Han gick med på att sänka priset (He agreed/accepted to lower the price).
Bevilja: Used when an authority grants or approves a request. Banken beviljade lånet (The bank granted/accepted the loan).
Finna sig i: Means to put up with or resign oneself to a situation. Hon fann sig i sitt öde (She accepted/resigned herself to her fate).

Jämförelse: Acceptera vs Gå med på. Den förra är mer formell, den senare mer vardaglig.

In a technical or digital context, you might also see godkänna (approve) used where English uses 'accept'. For example, 'Godkänn villkoren' (Accept the terms). Understanding these subtle shifts helps in achieving a B2 level of fluency where you can choose the right word for the right context.

Han ville inte medge att han hade fel.

How Formal Is It?

Formal

"Vi ber er vänligen acceptera våra villkor."

Neutral

"Jag accepterar ditt erbjudande."

Informal

"Okej, jag accepterar väl det då."

Child friendly

"Man måste acceptera att man inte alltid kan vinna."

Slang

"Bara att acceptera läget, mannen."

Fun Fact

The Swedish word has been used since the 1600s, originally appearing in legal and diplomatic documents before entering common speech.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ak.sɛpˈteː.ra/

US /ak.sɛpˈteɪ.rə/

The stress is on the third syllable: ak-sep-TE-ra.

Rhymes With

leverera fundera diskutera planera notera fungera kopiera studera

Common Errors

Pronouncing 'cc' as 'ss' (should be 'ks').
Stress on the first syllable.
Making the 'p' silent.
Shortening the final 'a' too much.
Confusing the 'e' sound with an English 'i'.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 1/5

Very easy to recognize for English speakers.

Writing 2/5

Regular conjugation but watch the double 'c'.

Speaking 3/5

Stress and 'cc' pronunciation can be tricky.

Listening 2/5

Clear sound, but watch for fast speech.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

ja tack vill kan bra

Learn Next

godkänna vägra besluta förhandla ansvar

Advanced

koncessionsbeslut ratificera ackordera bevilja

Grammar to Know

Group 1 Verbs

Verbs ending in -a usually follow the pattern -ar, -ade, -at.

Att-clauses

Using 'att' to link 'acceptera' to a full sub-clause.

Passive Voice with -s

Adding -s to the verb to mean 'is accepted' (accepteras).

Reflexive Pronouns

Using 'sig själv' with 'acceptera' for self-acceptance.

Modal Verbs + Infinitive

Using 'kan', 'måste', 'vill' before 'acceptera'.

Examples by Level

Jag accepterar.

I accept.

Present tense, first person.

Acceptera cookies?

Accept cookies?

Imperative/Infinitive form.

Han accepterar.

He accepts.

Present tense, third person.

Vi accepterar kort.

We accept cards.

Present tense, plural.

Acceptera inte!

Do not accept!

Negative imperative.

Kan du acceptera?

Can you accept?

Modal verb 'kan' + infinitive.

Hon vill acceptera.

She wants to accept.

Modal verb 'vill' + infinitive.

De accepterar allt.

They accept everything.

Present tense, plural.

Jag accepterade din present.

I accepted your gift.

Past tense (-ade).

Du måste acceptera reglerna.

You must accept the rules.

Modal verb 'måste' + infinitive.

Vi accepterar inte kontanter.

We do not accept cash.

Present tense negative.

Hon accepterade hans ursäkt.

She accepted his apology.

Past tense.

De kommer att acceptera budet.

They will accept the bid.

Future tense with 'kommer att'.

Jag kan inte acceptera detta.

I cannot accept this.

Modal verb negative.

Har du accepterat inbjudan?

Have you accepted the invitation?

Present perfect tense.

Mamma accepterade min förklaring.

Mom accepted my explanation.

Past tense.

Det är svårt att acceptera förlusten.

It is hard to accept the loss.

Infinitive as subject complement.

De accepterade att betala mer.

They accepted to pay more.

Past tense + 'att'-clause.

Vi har äntligen accepterat situationen.

We have finally accepted the situation.

Present perfect with adverb.

Vem ska acceptera paketet?

Who is going to accept the package?

Future tense with 'ska'.

Han vägrar acceptera sanningen.

He refuses to accept the truth.

Verb 'vägrar' + infinitive.

Är det möjligt att acceptera villkoren?

Is it possible to accept the terms?

Adjective + infinitive phrase.

Hon accepterade jobbet direkt.

She accepted the job immediately.

Past tense + adverb.

De accepterar att vi kommer sent.

They accept that we are coming late.

Present tense + 'att'-clause.

Man måste acceptera sina brister.

One must accept one's flaws.

Reflexive possessive pronoun.

Styrelsen valde att acceptera förslaget.

The board chose to accept the proposal.

Verb 'valde' + infinitive.

De har motvilligt accepterat kompromissen.

They have reluctantly accepted the compromise.

Present perfect + adverb.

Vi kan inte acceptera sådant beteende.

We cannot accept such behavior.

Demonstrative pronoun 'sådant'.

Han har lärt sig att acceptera sig själv.

He has learned to accept himself.

Reflexive pronoun 'sig själv'.

Varför accepterade du inte erbjudandet?

Why didn't you accept the offer?

Question in past tense.

De flesta accepterar den nya lagen.

Most people accept the new law.

Subject 'de flesta'.

Hon kommer aldrig att acceptera hans beslut.

She will never accept his decision.

Future tense with 'aldrig'.

Det råder stor acceptans för metoden.

There is great acceptance for the method.

Noun form 'acceptans'.

Vi måste acceptera de oförutsedda konsekvenserna.

We must accept the unforeseen consequences.

Past participle as adjective.

Att acceptera verkligheten är första steget.

Accepting reality is the first step.

Infinitive phrase as subject.

De tvingades acceptera villkoren utan protest.

They were forced to accept the terms without protest.

Passive 'tvingades' + infinitive.

Man kan inte acceptera en sådan kränkning.

One cannot accept such a violation.

Abstract noun 'kränkning'.

Genom att acceptera förlusten fann han frid.

By accepting the loss, he found peace.

Preposition 'genom' + 'att' + infinitive.

Studien visar att allmänheten accepterar risken.

The study shows that the public accepts the risk.

Subordinate clause.

Han hade svårt att acceptera sin nya roll.

He had difficulty accepting his new role.

Possessive pronoun 'sin'.

Filosofen diskuterade vikten av att acceptera det oundvikliga.

The philosopher discussed the importance of accepting the inevitable.

Definite adjective used as a noun.

Samhällets förmåga att acceptera olikheter prövas nu.

Society's ability to accept differences is being tested now.

Genitive 'samhällets' + noun + infinitive.

Det är ett faktum vi helt enkelt måste acceptera.

It is a fact we quite simply must accept.

Relative clause with omitted 'som'.

Trots motståndet valde de att acceptera paradigmet.

Despite the resistance, they chose to accept the paradigm.

Prepositional phrase 'trots motståndet'.

Att vägra acceptera nederlaget blev hans fall.

Refusing to accept the defeat became his downfall.

Double infinitive construction.

Vi lever i en tid där acceptans är centralt.

We live in a time where acceptance is central.

Relative clause with 'där'.

Hon kunde inte acceptera premisserna för debatten.

She could not accept the premises for the debate.

Plural definite noun 'premisserna'.

Han accepterade ödet med stoiskt lugn.

He accepted fate with stoic calm.

Adverbial phrase 'med stoiskt lugn'.

Common Collocations

acceptera ett bud

acceptera en inbjudan

acceptera villkoren

acceptera verkligheten

acceptera en utmaning

acceptera ett nej

acceptera sig själv

acceptera kritik

acceptera en ursäkt

acceptera förlusten

Common Phrases

Helt oacceptabelt

— Used to express that something is completely unacceptable.

Ditt beteende är helt oacceptabelt.

Acceptera läget

— To accept the current situation as it is.

Vi kan inte ändra på det nu, så vi får acceptera läget.

Svårt att acceptera

— Something that is hard to come to terms with.

Det är svårt att acceptera att han är borta.

Acceptera alla cookies

— The standard button text on websites.

Klicka här för att acceptera alla cookies.

Acceptera som sanning

— To take something as the truth.

Du kan inte bara acceptera allt du läser som sanning.

Vägra acceptera

— To stubbornly refuse to agree or acknowledge.

Han vägrar acceptera att han har förlorat.

Acceptera med förbehåll

— To accept something with certain conditions.

De accepterade förslaget med vissa förbehåll.

Allmänt accepterad

— Something that is generally accepted by the public.

Detta är en allmänt accepterad teori.

Acceptera motvilligt

— To accept something even though you don't really want to.

Han accepterade motvilligt deras krav.

Acceptera fullt ut

— To accept something completely.

Jag accepterar fullt ut mitt ansvar.

Often Confused With

acceptera vs godkänna

Godkänna means to approve/authorize, while acceptera means to agree/receive.

acceptera vs medge

Medge focuses on admitting a truth or confession.

acceptera vs tåla

Tåla refers to physical or emotional endurance/tolerance.

Idioms & Expressions

"Köpa grisen i säcken"

— To accept or buy something without inspecting it first.

Jag vill se bilen innan jag betalar; jag vill inte köpa grisen i säcken.

Informal

"Svalja förtreten"

— To accept a disappointment or insult without complaining.

Han fick svalja förtreten och gratulera vinnaren.

Neutral

"Göra goda miner i elakt spel"

— To accept a bad situation and pretend to be happy about it.

Hon tvingades göra goda miner i elakt spel under middagen.

Literary

"Ta skeden i vacker hand"

— To accept that you have to do something you don't want to do.

Det var bara att ta skeden i vacker hand och börja städa.

Informal

"Bita i det sura äpplet"

— To accept an unpleasant but necessary task or reality.

Jag fick bita i det sura äpplet och jobba över helgen.

Common

"Gilla läget"

— To accept the situation (often used colloquially).

Tåget är försenat, det är bara att gilla läget.

Slang/Informal

"Se sanningen i vitögat"

— To accept and face a difficult truth directly.

Det är dags att se sanningen i vitögat.

Dramatic

"Krypa till korset"

— To accept one's guilt and apologize.

Till slut fick han krypa till korset och erkänna.

Idiomatic

"Stå sitt kast"

— To accept the consequences of one's actions.

Du fattade beslutet, nu får du stå ditt kast.

Neutral

"Låta udda vara jämnt"

— To accept a small injustice or error to keep the peace.

Vi kan väl låta udda vara jämnt den här gången?

Common

Easily Confused

acceptera vs recept

Sounds similar to the start of 'acceptera'.

Recept means 'recipe' or 'prescription'.

Jag har ett recept på tårta.

acceptera vs access

Cognate in English.

In Swedish, use 'tillgång' or 'tillträde'.

Jag har tillgång till rummet.

acceptera vs exception

Similar sound pattern.

In Swedish, 'undantag'.

Det finns ett undantag.

acceptera vs respektera

Rhymes and similar usage.

Respektera means 'to respect'.

Vi måste respektera varandra.

acceptera vs adoptera

Rhymes and means taking something on.

Adoptera means 'to adopt' (a child).

De ska adoptera ett barn.

Sentence Patterns

Jag [verb] .

Jag accepterar.

Jag [verb] [noun] .

Jag accepterar inbjudan.

Det är [adjective] att [verb] .

Det är svårt att acceptera.

Han [verb] att [clause] .

Han accepterade att han var sen.

Vi kan inte [verb] [adjective] [noun] .

Vi kan inte acceptera sådana villkor.

[Noun] har [verb] [noun] .

Styrelsen har accepterat förslaget.

Genom att [verb] [noun] ...

Genom att acceptera förlusten...

Att [verb] [noun] är [noun] .

Att acceptera verkligheten är nödvändigt.

Word Family

Nouns

Verbs

Adjectives

How to Use It

frequency

Very high in both written and spoken Swedish.

Common Mistakes

Jag accepterar till inbjudan. → Jag accepterar inbjudan.
Do not use the preposition 'till' after 'acceptera'.
Han accepterade att han har fel. → Han medgav att han hade fel.
While 'acceptera' works, 'medge' is better for admitting a mistake.
Jag kan inte acceptera din röst. → Jag kan inte tåla din röst.
Use 'tåla' for physical/sensory intolerance.
Accepterar du mitt kvitto? → Godkänner du mitt kvitto?
A store 'godkänner' (approves/validates) a receipt.
Akseptera → Acceptera
The spelling is with 'cc', even though it sounds like 'ks'.

Tips

Group 1 rule

Remember that almost all verbs ending in -era are Group 1 verbs. This makes their conjugation very easy to remember: -era, -erar, -erade, -erat.

Invitations

When you get a digital invitation, look for the 'Acceptera' button. If you are speaking, say 'Jag kommer gärna' instead of 'Jag accepterar'.

Cookies

You will see this word on every Swedish website. Use it as a daily reminder of its meaning: agreeing to terms.

Formal Writing

In formal letters, 'Vi accepterar tacksamt...' is a polite way to accept an offer or award.

Self-help

The term 'acceptans' is a key part of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) which is very popular in Sweden.

The 'cc' sound

Think of the word 'taxi'. The 'x' sound is very similar to the 'cc' in 'acceptera'. Ak-sep-te-ra.

Acceptera vs. Godkänna

If you are the one giving permission, use 'godkänna'. If you are the one receiving and agreeing, use 'acceptera'.

Synonym variety

Try to learn 'gå med på' for spoken Swedish to sound more natural and less like a textbook.

News headlines

Look for the word in headlines about politics; it usually refers to parties agreeing on a budget or law.

Accepting No

The phrase 'acceptera ett nej' is very important in social and professional boundary setting.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of an 'ACCepting' person who says 'JA' (Yes) to a 'CEPT' (concept). Ak-SEP-te-RA.

Visual Association

Imagine a green 'Accept' button on a Swedish website with a thumb up.

Word Web

Godta Avtal Ja Villkor Gå med på Medge Inbjudan Verklighet

Challenge

Try to use 'acceptera' in three different tenses today: present, past, and future.

Word Origin

Borrowed from French 'accepter', which comes from Latin 'acceptare', the frequentative of 'accipere' (to take, receive).

Original meaning: To take or receive something willingly.

Indo-European (Latin -> Romance -> Germanic borrowing).

Cultural Context

Be careful when using 'acceptera' regarding sensitive social issues to ensure you are conveying either personal agreement or societal tolerance correctly.

Similar to English, but Swedish uses 'gå med på' more in spoken language than English uses 'agree to'.

Sveriges acceptans av FN:s deklaration om mänskliga rättigheter. Låten 'Acceptera' av lokala artister. Psykologiska böcker om 'Radikal acceptans'.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

E-commerce

Acceptera köpvillkor
Acceptera leveranstid
Acceptera cookies
Acceptera betalning

Social Life

Acceptera en inbjudan
Acceptera en ursäkt
Acceptera ett nej
Acceptera en gåva

Workplace

Acceptera ett jobberbjudande
Acceptera kritik
Acceptera nya arbetsuppgifter
Acceptera ett beslut

Legal/Contracts

Acceptera ett avtal
Acceptera skadestånd
Acceptera villkor
Acceptera dom

Personal Growth

Acceptera sig själv
Acceptera det förflutna
Acceptera sina känslor
Acceptera förändring

Conversation Starters

"Har du svårt att acceptera när du har fel?"

"Skulle du acceptera ett jobb i ett annat land?"

"Vad är det svåraste att acceptera med att bli äldre?"

"Accepterar du alltid cookies på hemsidor?"

"Hur viktigt är det att acceptera andras åsikter?"

Journal Prompts

Skriv om en gång du var tvungen att acceptera en svår förlust.

Vad innebär det för dig att acceptera dig själv fullt ut?

Beskriv en situation där du vägrade acceptera ett orättvist beslut.

Hur har din förmåga att acceptera förändring utvecklats genom åren?

Reflektera över ett erbjudande du accepterade som förändrade ditt liv.

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

Not necessarily. You can 'acceptera' a bad situation or a punishment. It simply means you agree that it is happening or that you will follow through with it.

'Acceptera' is more common and versatile. 'Godta' is often used in formal contexts to say that something is 'good enough' or 'sufficient', like an excuse or a partial payment.

It is a Group 1 verb, so you add '-ade': 'accepterade'. Example: 'Igår accepterade jag erbjudandet'.

Yes, 'acceptera någon som de är' means to accept someone as they are. It is a very common expression in social contexts.

The noun is 'acceptans'. Example: 'Det finns en stor acceptans för nya idéer'.

No, usually you don't use a preposition. You just say 'acceptera något'. However, you can 'tacka ja till' an invitation.

Yes, 'acceptera läget' or 'gilla läget' are common ways to say 'deal with it' or 'accept the situation'.

The word is 'oacceptabel'. Example: 'Detta är helt oacceptabelt!'

It can be, but 'erkänna' or 'medge' are more specific for admitting guilt or mistakes.

Usually, banks use 'godkänna' (approve) or 'signera' (sign) for transactions, but you might 'acceptera' the terms of the service.