nachgeben
to give in, to yield, to weaken (prices)
Definition
verbMeanings
- 1.to give in
- 2.to yield
- 3.to weaken (prices)
Grammar
Grammar that uses this word
- Fossilised expression 'letzten Endes' (ultimately)Fossilierte Wendung 'letzten Endes'
Examples
Aus taktischen Gründen gab die in einem Nebenpunkt .
For tactical reasons the union gave in on a minor point.
Schließlich gab sie seinem .
Eventually she gave in to his insistence.
Die Aktienkurse haben nachgegeben.
Share prices weakened significantly today.
aller Bitten wollte er nicht nachgeben.
Despite all pleas, he would not give in.
Gib in diesem .
Just give in for once in this argument.
Der gab seinen Füßen .
The ground gave way under his feet.
Sie gibt ihren Kindern zu .
She gives in to her children far too quickly.
Der gab dem Dollar .
The euro weakened slightly against the dollar.
Am musste die dem nachgeben.
In the end the government had to yield to the pressure.
Wenn du nachgibst, hast du .
If you give in now, you've lost.