forgo in German
forgo in German is entsagen, auslassen, unterlassen — forgo means to choose to go without something, even though you could have it.
forgo in German
entsagen
To do without (something enjoyable); to relinquish.
auslassen
To do without (something enjoyable); to relinquish.
unterlassen
To do without (something enjoyable); to relinquish.
auslassen
(literary) To refrain from, to abstain from.
unterlassen
(literary) To refrain from, to abstain from.
What does "forgo" mean?
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verb To choose to go without something, even though you could have it.
"They decided to forgo dessert and head straight home."
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forgo in a sentence
- They decided to forgo dessert and head straight home.
- He forwent his usual coffee to save money.
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What is "forgo" in German?
"forgo" in German is entsagen, auslassen, unterlassen. forgo means: To choose to go without something, even though you could have it.
How do you use "forgo" in a sentence?
Example: "They decided to forgo dessert and head straight home." In German, "forgo" is entsagen, auslassen, unterlassen.
Are there other ways to say "forgo" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "forgo": entsagen, auslassen, unterlassen.
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