geständig

confessing, having confessed

English translations

  1. 01

    confessing

  2. 02

    admitting

  3. 03

    compliant

Word details

German meaning
Geständig bedeutet, dass jemand ein Verbrechen oder eine Schuld eingesteht.
English meaning
Confessing means that someone admits to a crime or guilt.
German example
Der Dieb war geständig und gab die Tat zu.
English example
The thief was confessing and admitted the crime.
Opposite of
confessing, self-confessed, self-acknowledgedungeständig

Related words

Example sentences with “geständig”

  1. Der Angeklagte war geständig. (The defendant was confessing/had confessed.)

Frequently asked questions

Can I say 'er hat geständig'?

No, 'geständig' is an adjective. Use the verb 'gestehen' (to confess) for actions: 'Er hat gestanden.' Use 'geständig sein' to describe the state of having confessed.