give up in German
give up in German is aufgeben, ergeben, kapitulieren — give up means to stop trying to do something because it has become too hard or seems hopeless.
give up in German
aufgeben
(transitive) To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone).
ergeben
(transitive) To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone).
kapitulieren
(transitive) To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone).
aufgeben
aufgeben
(intransitive) To admit defeat, capitulate.
kapitulieren
(intransitive) To admit defeat, capitulate.
What does "give up" mean?
-
phrasal verb To stop trying to do something because it has become too hard or seems hopeless.
"Don't give up now, you are two chapters from the end."
-
phrasal verb To stop doing or having something, especially a habit or pleasure.
"He gave up smoking the day his daughter was born."
-
phrasal verb To hand something over, or to surrender yourself, to someone else.
"She gave up her seat to an older passenger."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
give up in a sentence
- Don't give up now, you are two chapters from the end.
- After six months of applications she gave up and went back to freelancing.
- He gave up smoking the day his daughter was born.
- I have given up caffeine for the month.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "give up" in German?
"give up" in German is aufgeben, ergeben, kapitulieren. give up means: To stop trying to do something because it has become too hard or seems hopeless.
How do you use "give up" in a sentence?
Example: "Don't give up now, you are two chapters from the end." In German, "give up" is aufgeben, ergeben, kapitulieren.
Are there other ways to say "give up" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "give up": aufgeben, ergeben, kapitulieren.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.