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ein Geständnis ablegen

to confess, especially to a crime or wrongdoing

Türkçe: itirafta bulunmak

Noun
das Geständnis n.
Verb
ablegen
Topic
Recht und Politik
Register
Formal/legal register

Watch out. Not for casual secrets; 'gestehen' is simpler.

In a sentence

Which form of ablegen fills the gap?

Der Angeklagte ____ vor Gericht ein überraschendes Geständnis ____.

Show the full sentence

Der Angeklagte legte vor Gericht ein überraschendes Geständnis ab.

How it is used

Means to confess, especially to a crime or wrongdoing. Formal/legal register. Use in court or when admitting a serious mistake. Not for casual secrets; 'gestehen' is simpler.

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