Zugeben
Example: Er musste schließlich zugeben, dass er einen Fehler gemacht hatte.
Definition
"Zugeben" means to admit or confess something, often reluctantly or after some hesitation. It involves acknowledging a fact or truth, especially when it may be unfavorable or difficult to accept. For example, admitting a mistake or conceding a point in an argument.
Etymology
The German word "zugeben" is a compound of "zu" meaning 'to' or 'towards' and "geben" meaning 'to give.' Originally, it conveyed the sense of 'giving in' or 'granting.' Did you know? Its meaning evolved to imply admitting or conceding something, similar to 'giving in' to the truth.
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"Zugeben" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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