das Geständnis
Translation
confession, admission
Examples
Er legte ein Geständnis ab.
He made a confession.
Ihr Geständnis überraschte alle.
Her confession surprised everyone.
Grammar Patterns
to make a confession (ein Geständnis ablegen/machen) The defendant made a full confession.
Similar Words
Beichte (confession, religious), Eingeständnis (admission)
Etymology
From the verb 'gestehen' (to confess). The prefix 'ge-' and suffix '-nis' form the noun.
Memory Tips
Think of 'gestehen' as 'to stand and tell'. A 'Geständnis' is the result of standing up and telling the truth about something.