ein Geständnis ablegen
to confess, especially to a crime or wrongdoing
Türkçe: itirafta bulunmak
In a 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.
Other collocations built on ablegen
- ein Bekenntnis ablegento make a formal confession or declaration
- einen Eid ablegento take or swear an oath, often in a ceremony
- ein Examen ablegento take a formal exam
- ein Gelübde ablegento make a solemn, formal promise
- eine Gewohnheit ablegento break a habit
- Rechenschaft ablegento account for
- eine Prüfung ablegento take an exam
- den Schleier ablegento take off the veil
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