knicken

C1

to give in

English meaning
to give in

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knicken in a sentence

Er hat seinen Traum vom eigenen Geschäft knicken müssen.

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What does knicken mean in English?

knicken means "to give in". For example: "Er hat seinen Traum vom eigenen Geschäft knicken müssen."

What level is knicken in German?

knicken is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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