Confession in German 🇩🇪

Confession

This one is neuter and uses das not die.

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das Geständnis info.

Tips to remember the German word ‘das Geständnis’:
– Breaking down the word can be helpful. The word ‘das Geständnis’ consists of two parts: ‘Gestand’ meaning “admitted,” and the suffix ‘-nis’ which converts the verb into a noun.
– To remember the meaning, associate ‘das Geständnis’ with the English word “confession” which has a similar sound and meaning.
– Practice using the word in different sentences or making associations with personal experiences where you’ve heard or used the word before.

Explanations:
‘Das Geständnis’ is a German noun that means “confession” in English. It refers to the act of admitting or confessing to a fault, crime, or wrongdoing. It is commonly used in legal or religious contexts when someone admits their guilt or reveals something they have kept secret.

Other words that mean the same thing as ‘das Geständnis’ include:
– Beichte (f) – confession
– Zugeben (v) – to confess
– Eingeständnis (n) – admission
– Bekennen (v) – to confess/acknowledge

Alternate meanings or slang terms for ‘das Geständnis’ are not commonly used.

Examples of sentences using ‘das Geständnis’:
1. Das Geständnis des Angeklagten führte zu seiner Verurteilung. (The defendant’s confession led to his conviction.)
2. Sie machte ein Geständnis über ihre Beteiligung an dem Betrug. (She made a confession about her involvement in the fraud.)
3. Das Geständnis erleichterte ihm das Gewissen. (The confession eased his conscience.)

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