This is the 3436th most frequent German word.
kapitulation
Surrender or giving up.
refers to a formal surrender or yielding in a conflict situation
Die Kapitulation des Generals war der Wendepunkt des Krieges.
The general's capitulation was the turning point of the war.
describes a metaphorical surrender or giving in after negotiation
Nach langer Diskussion führte die Kapitulation der Gruppe zu einer Einigung.
After a long discussion, the group's capitulation led to an agreement.
used metaphorically to describe resignation or acceptance of defeat in a challenging situation