B2 verb Generally neutral, but can be formal depending on the context (e.g., in official reporting).

opgive

/ˈʌpˌɡiːvə/

Ejemplos

1

Jeg er nødt til at opgive forsøget.

I have to give up the attempt.

2

Han opgav aldrig håbet om at finde hende.

He never gave up hope of finding her.

3

Lægen måtte opgive patienten.

The doctor had to give up on the patient.

4

Vi kan ikke opgive nu, vi er så tæt på.

We can't give up now, we are so close.

5

De opgav deres modstand.

They abandoned their resistance.

Colocaciones comunes

opgive håbet (to give up hope)
opgive kampen (to give up the fight)
opgive en idé (to abandon an idea)

How to Use It

Notas de uso

When 'opgive' means 'to give up on someone/something', it often implies a sense of finality or hopelessness regarding the person/thing's situation or potential.

Errores comunes

Confusing it with 'afgive' (to give off, to submit).
Using it interchangeably with 'frasige sig' (to renounce) when the meaning is simply to cease effort.

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Origen de la palabra

From Old Norse 'uppgefa', meaning 'to give up, surrender'.

Contexto cultural

The concept of 'giving up' might be viewed differently in various cultures; in Denmark, while not ideal, it's understood as a realistic human response to insurmountable challenges.

Truco para recordar

Visualize someone 'upping' their hands in surrender – 'opgive'.

Preguntas frecuentes

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Yes, 'opgive' can be used for giving up a bad habit, similar to 'to quit' in English. For example, 'at opgive rygning' (to quit smoking).

While 'opgive' and 'give op' both mean 'to give up', 'give op' is a separable phrasal verb often used more informally and emphatically, focusing on the act of ceasing effort. 'Opgive' is a more formal and versatile verb.

Yes, in certain contexts, 'opgive' can also mean 'to report' or 'to declare', especially when referring to giving information to authorities, like 'at opgive navn og adresse' (to state one's name and address).

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