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What Does Forfeit Mean?

Verb

  • To lose something as a penalty for not following rules or for making a mistake.
  • To give up a right or something you own because of a rule or law.

Noun

  • Something that is lost or given up as a penalty.

Forfeit — Full Explanation

Forfeit means to lose something because you didn't follow the rules. Like if you don't finish your homework, you might not get to play outside.

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Forfeit Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
त्यागना

tyagna

हारना

haarna

छोड़ना

chhodna

kannada
ಕಳೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು

kaLedukoLLuvudu

ಹರಿಯು

hariyu

ಕಳೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳು

kaLedukoLLu

bengali
ছাড়া

chhara

হারানো

harano

ছাড়া দেওয়া

chhara dewa

spanish
renuncia

re-nun-cia

renunciar

re-nun-ciar

perder

per-der

Frequently Asked Questions About Forfeit

What does 'forfeit' mean?
To forfeit means to lose something as a penalty for not following rules or not doing something you were supposed to do.
How do you pronounce 'forfeit'?
You pronounce 'forfeit' like this: 'FOR-fit'.
What is the origin of the word 'forfeit'?
The word 'forfeit' comes from the Old French word 'forfait', which means 'to do wrong' or 'to give up'.
What is the meaning of 'forfeit' in Hindi?
The word 'forfeit' in Hindi is 'जुर्माना' (Jurmānā).