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confession in Dutch

confession in Dutch is bekentenis, biecht — confession means a statement admitting that you did something wrong or that something is true.

confession in Dutch

bekentenis
noun
The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).
biecht
noun
The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).
biecht
noun
A formula in which the articles of faith are comprised; a creed to be assented to or signed, as a preliminary to admission to membership of a church; a confession of faith.
bekentenis
noun
A formula in which the articles of faith are comprised; a creed to be assented to or signed, as a preliminary to admission to membership of a church; a confession of faith.

What does "confession" mean?

  1. noun A statement admitting that you did something wrong or that something is true.
    "The suspect signed a written confession."
  2. noun The religious practice of telling a priest one's sins in order to receive forgiveness.
    "He went to confession every Saturday afternoon."
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confession in a sentence

  • The suspect signed a written confession.
  • Her confession of love caught him off guard.
  • He went to confession every Saturday afternoon.

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What is "confession" in Dutch?

"confession" in Dutch is bekentenis, biecht. confession means: A statement admitting that you did something wrong or that something is true.

How do you use "confession" in a sentence?

Example: "The suspect signed a written confession." In Dutch, "confession" is bekentenis, biecht.

Are there other ways to say "confession" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "confession": bekentenis, biecht.

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