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• Adjektiv, das verwendet wird, um etwas als zufriedenstellend, annehmbar oder in gutem Zustand zu beschreiben; drückt Zustimmung oder Einverständnis aus.

An adjective used to describe something that is satisfactory, acceptable, or in a good state.

1. Acceptable or satisfactoryA1informal

   In a satisfactory state; meeting basic requirements.

   akzeptabel

   • The food was okay, but not great.
   • Is it okay if I leave early today?
   • Her performance was okay, but she can do better.

   Synonymeacceptableadequateall rightdecentfinegood enoughpassablesatisfactorysufficienttolerable

   Antonymeinadequatepoorsubstandardunacceptableunsatisfactory

2. Safe or unharmedA1informal

   In a safe or healthy condition.

   In Ordnung

   • Don't worry, I'm okay after the accident.
   • The doctor said the patient is okay now.
   • Are you okay? You look pale.

   Synonymeall rightfineintactsafeunharmedwell

   Antonymedamagedendangeredhurtinjuredunsafewounded

3. Permitted or allowedA1informal

   Allowed or acceptable according to rules or social norms.

   Erlaubt

   • Is it okay to park here?
   • It's okay to ask questions during the meeting.
   • The teacher said it's okay to use calculators on the test.

   Synonymeacceptableadmissibleapprovedauthorizedlegallegitimatesanctionedvalid

   Antonymeforbiddenprohibited

• Informelles Adverb, das „zufriedenstellend“, „akzeptabel“ oder „in Ordnung“ bedeutet. Es wird auch als Diskursmarker verwendet, um Zustimmung, Bestätigung oder einen Übergang auszudrücken.

An informal adverb meaning "satisfactorily," "acceptably," or "in a satisfactory manner." It is also used as a discourse marker to indicate agreement, acknowledgment, or transition.

1. SatisfactorilyA1informal

   In a satisfactory or acceptable manner.

   Zufriedenstellend

   • The project is going okay so far.
   • She performed okay in the exam.
   • Everything worked out okay in the end.

   Synonymeacceptablyadequatelyall rightdecentlyfinepassablysatisfactorilywell

   Antonymeinadequatelypoorlyunacceptablyunsatisfactorily

2. Used to confirm or agreeA1informal

   Used to express agreement, acceptance, or acknowledgment.

   Okay

   • Okay, I'll meet you at the station.
   • Okay, let's start the meeting now.
   • Okay, I understand what you mean.

   Synonymeagreedall rightalrightcertainlyfinerightsureuh-huhyeahyepyes

   Antonymedisagreementnorefusal

• Substantiv, das Zustimmung, Erlaubnis oder Einverständnis ausdrückt; wird auch als informelle Bekundung des Einverständnisses verwendet.

A noun referring to approval, agreement, or permission; also used as an informal expression of assent.

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1. Approval or agreementA1informal

   An expression of approval, permission, or agreement.

   Zustimmung

   • I need your okay before I can proceed with the plan.
   • She gave the okay for the project to start.
   • The manager's okay is required for any overtime.

   Synonymeagreementapprovalassentauthorizationconsentendorsementgo-aheadgreen lightpermissionsanction

2. Acceptable conditionA2informal

   A state of being satisfactory or acceptable.

   akzeptabler Zustand

   • The car is in okay condition for its age.
   • His health is okay after the surgery.
   • The food was just okay, nothing special.

   Synonymeacceptabilityadequacyfitnesssatisfactorinesssuitability

   Antonymeinadequacyunacceptabilityunsatisfactoriness

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um Zustimmung, Einverständnis oder Erlaubnis auszudrücken.

A verb used to indicate approval, agreement, or authorization of something.

1. Approve or authorizeB1informal

   To give approval or permission for something.

   Genehmigen

   • The manager okayed the budget proposal.
   • She okayed the plan after reviewing the details.
   • The committee okayed the new policy changes.

   Synonymeapproveauthorizeconfirmendorsegreen lightpermitratifysanction

   Antonymedenydisapproverefuserejectveto