forsake in German
forsake in German is verlassen, aufgeben, im Stich lassen — forsake means to abandon or give up someone or something, often permanently.
forsake in German
verlassen
(transitive) To abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce (someone or something).
aufgeben
(transitive) To abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce (someone or something).
im Stich lassen
(transitive) To abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce (someone or something).
What does "forsake" mean?
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verb To abandon or give up someone or something, often permanently.
"He refused to forsake his family during the crisis."
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verb To turn down or refuse something that is offered.
"He forsook a comfortable job for the uncertainty of art."
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forsake in a sentence
- He refused to forsake his family during the crisis.
- She forsook her old ambitions to pursue a quieter life.
- He forsook a comfortable job for the uncertainty of art.
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What is "forsake" in German?
"forsake" in German is verlassen, aufgeben, im Stich lassen. forsake means: To abandon or give up someone or something, often permanently.
How do you use "forsake" in a sentence?
Example: "He refused to forsake his family during the crisis." In German, "forsake" is verlassen, aufgeben, im Stich lassen.
Are there other ways to say "forsake" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "forsake": verlassen, aufgeben, im Stich lassen.
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