Translation and Meaning
- Word: gestehen
- Language: German
- Meaning: confess
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: German Urteil und Versöhnung
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Example Sentences
- Er gestand, dass er einen Fehler gemacht hatte, und bat um Vergebung. English: He confessed that he had made a mistake and asked to be forgiven.
When and How to Use "gestehen"
Use "gestehen" when you want to talk about "confess" in German. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Urteil und Versöhnung topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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