confess in German
confess in German is gestehen, bekennen, verraten — confess means to admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.
confess in German
gestehen
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
bekennen
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
verraten
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
beichten
(religion) To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.
What does "confess" mean?
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verb To admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.
"He confessed to breaking the window."
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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 German?
"confess" in German is gestehen, bekennen, verraten. 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 German, "confess" is gestehen, bekennen, verraten.
Are there other ways to say "confess" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "confess": gestehen, bekennen, verraten, beichten.
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