Kapitulieren
Example: Die Armee musste nach langen Kämpfen schließlich kapitulieren.
Definition
"Kapitulieren" means to surrender or give up resistance, especially in a military or conflict context. It refers to the act of formally ceasing to fight or oppose, often after a prolonged struggle, as in the sentence: 'Die Armee musste nach langen Kämpfen schließlich kapitulieren.'
Etymology
The word "kapitulieren" comes from the Latin 'capitulum,' meaning 'little head' or 'chapter.' Originally, it referred to drawing up terms or conditions in chapters, which evolved into the concept of surrendering under agreed terms. Did you know? This reflects how surrender was formalized through written agreements.
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