English–German
“giving up” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈtsɪçt/
Example
Durch den Verzicht auf sein Erbe vermied er Schulden.
He avoided debt by giving up his inheritance.
How to say “giving up” in German
“Giving up” in German is Verzicht.
A person steps back from a benefit or right that could be taken, leaving it unused by choice.
Example sentences with Verzicht
Die Partei forderte den Verzicht auf Gewalt.
The party demanded the renunciation of violence.
Tips for using Verzicht
- The phrase auf etwas verzichten can mean doing without something, so Verzicht need not describe a permanent abandonment.