å gi etter

to give in

Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation

/oː jiː ˈɛtər/

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Cultural Note

The phrase can describe emotional hesitation, social pressure, or finally acting on attraction.

📝 Example Sentences

Til slutt ga han etter og sendte henne en melding.

In the end he gave in and sent her a message.

Hun ville ikke gi etter for presset om å bli sammen med en gang.

She did not want to give in to the pressure to become a couple right away.

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