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tilstå — meaning in English

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English meaning

confess verb To admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.

Senses

tilstå is used for these senses in English:

confess (intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
confess (transitive) To disclose or reveal.

confess — full definition

verb To admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.
verb To tell a priest about your sins as part of a religious practice.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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