Give in – Meaning in Hindi, Usage, and Examples

Phrasal Verb: Give in
English Meaning: Collapse or fall; surrender or admit defeat; hand in or submit
Hindi Meaning: ढह जाना; हार मानना; जमा करना

The phrasal verb “give in” can be used in various contexts, each with different meanings.

What Does “Give in” Mean?

1. To collapse or fall under pressure.
2. To surrender or admit defeat after resistance.
3. To submit or hand in something, like a report or work.

In Hindi:

• ढह जाना (to collapse or fall under pressure)
• हार मानना (to admit defeat)
• जमा करना (to submit something)

How to Use “Give In” in Sentences

Example 1: She finally gave in and agreed to go to the party.
Hindi: उसने आखिरकार हार मान ली और पार्टी जाने के लिए राजी हो गई।

Example 2: The old building started to give in after the heavy rain.
Hindi: पुरानी इमारत भारी बारिश के बाद ढहने लगी।

Example 3: I had to give in my homework by 3 PM.
Hindi: मुझे 3 बजे तक अपना होमवर्क जमा करना था।

Example 4: He was so tired that he had to give in and rest.
Hindi: वह बहुत थका हुआ था कि उसे हार मानकर आराम करना पड़ा।

Example 5: Don’t give in to pressure from others.
Hindi: दूसरों के दबाव में आकर हार मत मानो।

Common Mistakes When Using “Give In”

Incorrect: I gave in the homework to my teacher.
Correct: I gave in my homework to my teacher.
(“Give in” is used when submitting something.)

Incorrect: He gave in after resisting for a long time.
Correct: He gave in after a long resistance.
(“Give in” indicates surrendering after resistance.)

Questions for Test

1. What does “give in” mean?
2. Translate: “She gave in to his demands.”
3. In what context would you use “give in” to refer to submitting something?
4. What is the opposite of “give in”?
5. Fill in the blank: “He was too tired and had to ___ after a long day.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can “give in” only mean submitting something?
No, “give in” has multiple meanings, such as surrendering or collapsing, in addition to submitting something.

Can “give in” be used in emotional contexts?
Yes, “give in” can describe surrendering emotionally, for instance, giving in to someone’s emotional demands.

Does “give in” always have a negative meaning?
Not always. While it can suggest defeat or weakness, it can also imply submission in a positive or neutral context, like submitting a form or request.