succumb in German
succumb in German is unterwerfen, überwältigen, nachgeben — succumb means to give in to something overpowering, such as pressure, temptation, or illness.
succumb in German
unterwerfen
(intransitive) To yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire.
überwältigen
(intransitive) To yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire.
nachgeben
(intransitive) To give up, or give in.
sich ergeben
(intransitive) To give up, or give in.
unterwerfen
(intransitive) To give up, or give in.
sterben
(intransitive, euphemistic) To die.
erliegen
(intransitive, euphemistic) To die.
What does "succumb" mean?
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verb To give in to something overpowering, such as pressure, temptation, or illness.
"He finally succumbed to temptation and ate the whole cake."
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verb To die, especially from an illness or injury.
"She succumbed to her illness after a long battle."
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succumb in a sentence
- He finally succumbed to temptation and ate the whole cake.
- The old oak tree succumbed to the storm and toppled over.
- She succumbed to her illness after a long battle.
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What is "succumb" in German?
"succumb" in German is unterwerfen, überwältigen, nachgeben. succumb means: To give in to something overpowering, such as pressure, temptation, or illness.
How do you use "succumb" in a sentence?
Example: "He finally succumbed to temptation and ate the whole cake." In German, "succumb" is unterwerfen, überwältigen, nachgeben.
Are there other ways to say "succumb" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "succumb": unterwerfen, überwältigen, nachgeben, sich ergeben, sterben, erliegen.
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