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relent in German

relent in German is nachgeben, nachlassen — relent means to finally agree to something after initially refusing, or to become less harsh.

relent in German

nachgeben
verb
nachlassen
verb
(intransitive) To slacken; to abate.

What does "relent" mean?

  1. verb To finally agree to something after initially refusing, or to become less harsh.
    "Her father finally relented and let her go to the concert."
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relent in a sentence

  • Her father finally relented and let her go to the concert.
  • The storm showed no sign of relenting.

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What is "relent" in German?

"relent" in German is nachgeben, nachlassen. relent means: To finally agree to something after initially refusing, or to become less harsh.

How do you use "relent" in a sentence?

Example: "Her father finally relented and let her go to the concert." In German, "relent" is nachgeben, nachlassen.

Are there other ways to say "relent" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "relent": nachgeben, nachlassen.

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