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Die weiße Fahne hissen

To surrender, to give up, to admit defeat

In German

Die weiße Fahne hissen

di vai-se fa-ne his-sen

Literal Translation

To hoist the white flag

Meaning

To surrender, to give up, to admit defeat.

Equivalent:"To hoist the white flag"

Origin:The white flag has been used historically as a universally recognized symbol of truce, surrender, or a request for negotiation in warfare.

Example Sentences

1
Nach stundenlangem Kampf mussten sie die weiße Fahne hissen.
After hours of fighting, they had to hoist the white flag (surrender).
2
Gib nicht so schnell auf, hisse noch nicht die weiße Fahne!
Don't give up so quickly, don't hoist the white flag yet!

FAQ

How do you say "To surrender, to give up, to admit defeat" in German?

"To surrender, to give up, to admit defeat" in German is "Die weiße Fahne hissen" (di vai-se fa-ne his-sen). Example: Nach stundenlangem Kampf mussten sie die weiße Fahne hissen..

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