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confession in Swedish

confession in Swedish is bekännelse, erkännande, medgivande — confession means a statement admitting that you did something wrong or that something is true.

confession in Swedish

bekännelse
noun
The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).
erkännande
noun
The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).
medgivande
noun
The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).
bikt
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.
bekännelse
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 Swedish?

"confession" in Swedish is bekännelse, erkännande, medgivande. 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 Swedish, "confession" is bekännelse, erkännande, medgivande.

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

Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "confession": bekännelse, erkännande, medgivande, bikt.

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