nach|geben
Translation
to give in, to yield, to cede, to give way
Examples
Er wollte bei der Diskussion nicht nachgeben.
He didn't want to give in during the discussion.
Der Boden gab unter dem schweren LKW nach.
The ground gave way under the heavy truck.
Sie gab schließlich seinem Bitten nach.
She finally gave in to his requests.
Grammar Patterns
((to sb./sth.)) to give in to sb./sth. She gave in to his urging.
to give in/yield He didn't want to give in.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to yield, to concede; Antonyms: to resist, to insist
Etymology
From `nach` (after) + `geben` (to give). It literally means 'to give after' someone else's pressure or demand.
Memory Tips
Imagine a negotiation. You 'give' your point 'after' the other person insists. You are giving in.