German Word of the Day
verzichten
ver-ZICH-ten • verb — 10th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to give up, forgo, or do without something
Examples
- Ich verzichte heute auf Fleisch.
(I am giving up meat today.) - Kannst du auf das Dessert verzichten?
(Can you do without dessert?) - Sie verzichtet auf das Auto und fährt mit dem Fahrrad.
(She forgoes the car and rides a bicycle.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | verzichte | verzichtete |
| du | verzichtest | verzichtetest |
| er/sie/es | verzichtet | verzichtete |
| wir | verzichten | verzichteten |
| ihr | verzichtet | verzichtetet |
| sie/Sie | verzichten | verzichteten |
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Antonyms
- nehmen
- beanspruchen
This verb is commonly used with auf + accusative to mean that you are giving up or doing without something, often by choice. It is very useful in everyday speech, especially for habits, luxuries, or plans.
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