aufzzugeben
Aufgeben (also written as aufzugeben in the infinitive form with the prefix) is a German verb formed from the separable prefix auf- and geben (to give). The word encompasses several related meanings that center on ceasing effort, surrendering, or assigning something to someone. The core idea is the act of handing over control, stopping an activity, or issuing something to another party.
- To give up or quit an effort: to stop trying, often because the goal seems unattainable. Example:
- To resign or relinquish a position or office: to leave a role or duty. Example: Er hat
- To abandon or discontinue a plan or project: to discontinue pursuing something. Example: Wir haben das
- To surrender, admit defeat, or yield in a competition or conflict: sometimes in contexts like a
- To assign or issue a task or assignment to someone: a common use in teaching or work.
- Separable prefix: in finite forms the prefix is split: ich gebe auf, du gibst auf, er gibt
- Infinitive with zu: Es ist schwer, etwas aufzugeben.
- Nominalized form: das Aufgeben (the act of giving up).
- aufgegeben (past participle)
- Aufgeben (noun form for “giving up”)
- verwandte Verben: abgeben (to hand in, to pass on), übergeben (to hand over)
This entry provides a concise overview of aufgeben/aufzugeben, highlighting its main senses, usage, and grammatical behavior.