admit

ədˈmɪt
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Translation of admit into German

Verb

tr.
1.

accept truth

accept something is true, sometimes with reluctance
  • He had to admit he was wrong.Er musste zugeben, dass er im Unrecht war.
2.

access

allow entry into a place or group
  • They admit only members into the club.Sie lassen nur Mitglieder in den Club ein.
3.

healthcare

allow someone into a hospital for treatment
  • She was admitted to the hospital last night.Sie wurde letzte Nacht ins Krankenhaus aufgenommen.
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Expressions with admit: examples in English and translations in German

die Niederlage eingestehen
After hours of trying, he had to admit defeat.
seinen Fehler zugeben
seinen Irrtum eingestehen
She had to admit her mistake in the report.
keine Entschuldigung zulassen
keine Ausrede gelten lassen
His actions admit of no excuse.
als Anwalt zugelassen werden
zur Anwaltschaft zugelassen werden
She was admitted to the Bar last year.
zulassen
ermöglichen
The situation admits of no easy solution.

Synonyms and analogies of admit in English

Examples of admit in a sentence

  • The witness admitted seeing the defendant last night.
  • The museum will admit visitors at noon.
  • They admit guests through the side entrance.
  • The doctor decided to admit him for further tests.
  • They admitted her after she showed severe symptoms.

Translations of "admit" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
zugebenv.

You need to face facts and admit that the business is failing badly.

Du musst der Realität ins Auge sehen und zugeben, dass das Geschäft scheitert.

gestehenv.

But it was an interesting experience, I must admit that.

Aber es war eine interessante Erfahrung, das muss ich gestehen.

eingestehenv.

She bravely fought until she could finally admit defeat with dignity.

Sie kämpfte tapfer, bis sie schließlich mit Würde ihre Niederlage eingestehen konnte.

zulassenv.

Nature will work for us if we just admit it.

Die Natur arbeitet für uns, wenn wir das zulassen.

bekennenv.

This debt of our fathers we admit and ask for it for assigning.

Diese Schuld unserer Väter bekennen wir und bitten dafür um Vergebung.

einräumenv.

Whoever holds morality to be something must admit the principle of autonomy.

Wer Sittlichkeit für Etwas hält, muss das Princip der Autonomie einräumen.

aufnehmenv.

Full-time financial support is provided for every student we admit.

Jeder Student, den wir aufnehmen, wird in Vollzeit finanziell unterstützt.

anerkennenv.

You know, they'll never admit that sort of thing as evidence.

Sie wissen, dass man das nie als Beweis anerkennen wird.

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Other translations for admit:

  • hereinlassenv.
  • vorlassenv.

admit: Examples and translations in context

Money problems keep them up at night more than they will admit.

Geldsorgen rauben ihnen mehr den Schlaf, als sie zugeben wollen.

He won't hold your mistake against you if you admit it.

Er wird dir den Fehler nicht vorwerfen, wenn du ihn zugibst.

Despite his pride, he had to capitulate and admit his mistake.

Trotz seines Stolzes musste er nachgeben und seinen Fehler zugeben.

I will cover for you if you admit your mistake.

Ich werde dich decken, wenn du deinen Fehler zugibst.

I'll admit, I was toasted after that wine tasting event.

Ich gebe zu, nach dieser Weinprobe war ich ganz schön angetrunken.

I get the feeling she's disappointed, but she won't admit it.

Ich habe den Eindruck, dass sie enttäuscht ist, es aber nicht zugibt.

I must admit, some flavors can disgust me unexpectedly.

Ich muss zugeben, manche Geschmäcker können mich unerwartet abstoßen.

Children are praised for their truthfulness when they admit mistakes.

Kinder werden für ihre Ehrlichkeit gelobt, wenn sie Fehler zugeben.

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