German Word · Beginner
verzichten
to give up, to go without, to live without, to make do without, to do without, to forgo, to dispense with
Pronunciation: /ferˈtsɪçtən/
Meaning
to give up, to go without, to live without, to make do without, to do without, to forgo, to dispense with
Example
Viele Menschen verzichten gerne auf ihr Auto, wenn der öffentliche Verkehr gut ist.
Many people gladly give up their car if public transportation is good.
Practice tips
- Practice verzichten out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for beginner-level learners.