Give up – Meaning in Hindi, Usage, and Examples

Phrasal Verb: Give up
English Meaning: Stop working on something
Hindi Meaning: छोड़ देना

The phrasal verb “give up” is commonly used in English to express the act of quitting, stopping an effort, or surrendering something.

What Does “Give up” Mean?

1. To stop trying or stop doing something.
2. To quit or abandon an effort or goal.
3. To surrender or cease resistance.

In Hindi:

• छोड़ देना (to quit or stop doing something)

How to Use “Give up” in Sentences

Example 1: I won’t give up until I finish my project.
Hindi: मैं अपने प्रोजेक्ट को पूरा किए बिना नहीं छोड़ूंगा।

Example 2: After many failed attempts, she decided to give up.
Hindi: कई असफल प्रयासों के बाद, उसने छोड़ देने का निर्णय लिया।

Example 3: Don’t give up now, you are so close to succeeding!
Hindi: अब छोड़ो मत, तुम सफलता के बहुत करीब हो!

Example 4: He had to give up his dream of becoming a doctor.
Hindi: उसे डॉक्टर बनने का सपना छोड़ना पड़ा।

Example 5: I gave up smoking last year.
Hindi: मैंने पिछले साल धूम्रपान छोड़ दिया।

Common Mistakes When Using “Give Up”

❌ Incorrect: She gave up on learning to play the guitar.
✅ Correct: She gave up learning to play the guitar.
(“Give up” does not require “on” when referring to quitting an activity.)

❌ Incorrect: I gave up the idea of traveling to Paris.
✅ Correct: I gave up traveling to Paris.
(“Give up” is used to quit doing an activity, not an idea.)

Questions for Test

1. What does “give up” mean?
2. Translate: “He gave up trying to fix the car.”
3. In what context would you use “give up” to refer to quitting a bad habit?
4. What is the opposite of “give up”?
5. Fill in the blank: “She didn’t want to ___, but it was too hard.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can “give up” be used in a positive context?
Yes, “give up” can be used in a positive sense, such as giving up a bad habit or something harmful, like smoking.

Does “give up” always involve stopping immediately?
Not always. Sometimes it refers to ceasing effort after trying for a long time, but it can also mean deciding to stop after considering the situation.

Can I use “give up” for a person?
Yes, you can use it in expressions like “give up on someone,” which means to stop having hope or faith in someone.