ein|zugestehen
Translation
to admit, to confess, to own up to
Examples
Er musste seine Schuld eingestehen.
He had to admit his guilt.
Sie gestand ein, einen Fehler gemacht zu haben.
She admitted to having made a mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to admit, confess (sth.) He had to admit his guilt.
((...)) to admit (to) doing (sth.) She admitted to having made a mistake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to admit, to confess
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) + 'gestehen' (to confess). The prefix 'ein-' reinforces the act of confessing.
Memory Tips
Think of 'standing' ('stehen') up and letting the truth 'in' ('ein-') by confessing.