Sentence examples of "gave up" in English with translation "auf|geben"

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It is difficult to give up smoking. Es ist schwer, das Rauchen aufzugeben.
I persuaded him to give up the idea. Ich überredete ihn, die Idee aufzugeben.
The doctor advised me to give up smoking. Der Arzt riet mir, das Rauchen aufzugeben.
I may give up soon and just nap instead. Es kann sein, dass ich bald aufgebe und stattdessen ein Nickerchen mache.
I may give up soon and just take a nap. Es kann sein, dass ich bald aufgebe und einfach ein Nickerchen mache.
He tried to give up smoking several times, but failed. Er versuchte mehrmals das Rauchen aufzugeben, aber vergeblich.
He could do nothing but give up his plan against his will. Er konnte nichts tun, außer seinen Plan gegen seinen Willen aufzugeben.
Maybe I'll just give up soon and take a nap instead. Es kann sein, dass ich bald aufgebe und stattdessen ein Nickerchen mache.
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