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confess in Danish

confess in Danish is bekende, tilstå, skrifte — confess means to admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.

confess in Danish

bekende
verb
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
tilstå
verb
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
skrifte
verb
(religion) To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.
indrømme
verb
(transitive) To disclose or reveal.
tilstå
verb
(transitive) To disclose or reveal.

What does "confess" mean?

  1. verb To admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.
    "He confessed to breaking the window."
  2. verb To tell a priest about your sins as part of a religious practice.
    "He went to confess before Sunday Mass."
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confess in a sentence

  • He confessed to breaking the window.
  • She confessed she had never actually read the book.
  • He went to confess before Sunday Mass.

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What is "confess" in Danish?

"confess" in Danish is bekende, tilstå, skrifte. confess means: To admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.

How do you use "confess" in a sentence?

Example: "He confessed to breaking the window." In Danish, "confess" is bekende, tilstå, skrifte.

Are there other ways to say "confess" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 4 translations listed for "confess": bekende, tilstå, skrifte, indrømme.

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