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.