Verzichten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verzichten" is used as verb with the meaning of "renounce", "waive" or "forgo".

Essential properties of "verzichten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verzichten
  • Simple past: verzichtete
  • Participle: verzichtet

See full conjugation of verzichten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verzichten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Voluntarily give up something, like a right or privilege"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste auf seinen Urlaub verzichten.He had to forgo his vacation.
  2. Wir verzichten auf Alkohol während der Fastenzeit.We abstain from alcohol during Lent.
  3. Sie verzichtete auf ihre Ansprüche zugunsten ihres Bruders.She waived her claims in favor of her brother.

2.) "Do without something deemed unnecessary or unwanted"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich kann gut auf Süßigkeiten verzichten.I can easily do without sweets.
  2. Sie verzichtet bewusst auf ein Auto und fährt Fahrrad.She consciously does without a car and rides a bicycle.
  3. Wir müssen auf seine Hilfe verzichten, er ist im Urlaub.We have to do without his help, he's on vacation.
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