capitulate in German
capitulate in German is kapitulieren, ergeben — capitulate means to stop resisting and agree to the other side's terms; to surrender.
capitulate in German
kapitulieren
(intransitive, originally only in military setting) To surrender on stipulated terms, end all resistance, give up, go along with or comply. [from the end of the 17th c.]
ergeben
(intransitive, originally only in military setting) To surrender on stipulated terms, end all resistance, give up, go along with or comply. [from the end of the 17th c.]
What does "capitulate" mean?
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verb To stop resisting and agree to the other side's terms; to surrender.
"After weeks of siege, the garrison finally capitulated."
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capitulate in a sentence
- After weeks of siege, the garrison finally capitulated.
- She capitulated to her children's demands for a later bedtime.
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What is "capitulate" in German?
"capitulate" in German is kapitulieren, ergeben. capitulate means: To stop resisting and agree to the other side's terms; to surrender.
How do you use "capitulate" in a sentence?
Example: "After weeks of siege, the garrison finally capitulated." In German, "capitulate" is kapitulieren, ergeben.
Are there other ways to say "capitulate" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "capitulate": kapitulieren, ergeben.
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