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
An act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation.
capituleren
(intransitive, or, reflexive) To give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in.
overgeven
(intransitive, or, reflexive) To give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in.
zich overgeven
(reflexive) To yield (oneself) to an influence, emotion, passion, etc.
What does "surrender" mean?
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verb To stop fighting or resisting and give oneself up to an opponent.
"The garrison surrendered after weeks under siege."
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verb To give up possession of something, often reluctantly.
"She had to surrender her passport at the border."
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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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