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surrender in German

surrender in German is Kapitulation, Ergebung, Aufgabe — surrender means to stop fighting or resisting and give oneself up to an opponent.

surrender in German

Kapitulation
noun
An act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation.
Ergebung
noun
An act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation.
Aufgabe
noun
An act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation.
Aufgeben
noun
An act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation.
Ergeben
noun
An act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation.
Aushändigung
noun
The yielding or delivery of a possession in response to a demand.
Übergabe
noun
The yielding or delivery of a possession in response to a demand.
Übergeben
noun
The yielding or delivery of a possession in response to a demand.
abtreten
verb
auf etwas verzichten
verb
aufgeben
verb
ausliefern
verb
sich ergeben
verb
übergeben
verb
kapitulieren
verb
(intransitive, or, reflexive) To give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in.
ergeben
verb
(intransitive, or, reflexive) To give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in.

What does "surrender" mean?

  1. verb To stop fighting or resisting and give oneself up to an opponent.
    "The garrison surrendered after weeks under siege."
  2. verb To give up possession of something, often reluctantly.
    "She had to surrender her passport at the border."
  3. noun The act of giving up or submitting.
    "The general announced their unconditional surrender."

surrender in a sentence

  • The garrison surrendered after weeks under siege.
  • She had to surrender her passport at the border.
  • He finally surrendered control of the company to his son.
  • The general announced their unconditional surrender.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "surrender" in German?

"surrender" in German is Kapitulation, Ergebung, Aufgabe. surrender means: To stop fighting or resisting and give oneself up to an opponent.

How do you use "surrender" in a sentence?

Example: "The garrison surrendered after weeks under siege." In German, "surrender" is Kapitulation, Ergebung, Aufgabe.

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

Yes — German has 16 translations listed for "surrender": Kapitulation, Ergebung, Aufgabe, Aufgeben, Ergeben, Aushändigung.

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