Example: No em donaré per vençut fins aconseguir l'objectiu.
Definition
"Donar-se per vençut" is a Catalan expression meaning to give up or admit defeat in a situation, especially after making an effort. It implies accepting that further attempts are unlikely to succeed, as in the phrase 'No em donaré per vençut fins aconseguir l'objectiu,' meaning 'I will not give up until I reach the goal.'
Translations
To admit defeat
Darse por vencido
Zich gewonnen geven
S'avouer vaincu
Sich geschlagen geben
Etymology
The phrase "donar-se per vençut" originates from Catalan, combining 'donar-se' (to give oneself) and 'vençut' (defeated). It literally means 'to give oneself as defeated,' reflecting the act of conceding defeat. The expression captures the human experience of accepting loss, but it is often used to emphasize persistence despite challenges.
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To admit defeat