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surrender in Dutch

surrender in Dutch is overgave, capituleren, overgeven — surrender means to stop fighting or resisting and give oneself up to an opponent.

surrender in Dutch

overgave
noun
An act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation.
capituleren
verb
(intransitive, or, reflexive) To give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in.
overgeven
verb
(intransitive, or, reflexive) To give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in.
zich overgeven
verb
(reflexive) To yield (oneself) to an influence, emotion, passion, etc.

What does "surrender" mean?

  1. verb To stop fighting or resisting and give oneself up to an opponent.
    "The garrison surrendered after weeks under siege."
  2. verb To give up possession of something, often reluctantly.
    "She had to surrender her passport at the border."
  3. noun The act of giving up or submitting.
    "The general announced their unconditional surrender."
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surrender in a sentence

  • The garrison surrendered after weeks under siege.
  • She had to surrender her passport at the border.
  • He finally surrendered control of the company to his son.
  • The general announced their unconditional surrender.

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What is "surrender" in Dutch?

"surrender" in Dutch is overgave, capituleren, overgeven. surrender means: To stop fighting or resisting and give oneself up to an opponent.

How do you use "surrender" in a sentence?

Example: "The garrison surrendered after weeks under siege." In Dutch, "surrender" is overgave, capituleren, overgeven.

Are there other ways to say "surrender" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "surrender": overgave, capituleren, overgeven, zich overgeven.

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