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confess

/kənˈfɛs/

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verb

Признаваться, исповедоваться

To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.

Examples :

"I confess to spray-painting all over that mural!"

Я признаюсь, что разрисовал всю эту фреску!

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verb

Исповедовать, признавать веру

To acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in.

Examples :

"My sister confessed her faith in God during the family prayer. "

Моя сестра исповедала свою веру в Бога во время семейной молитвы.

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verb

Исповедоваться

To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.

Examples :

"Before the big exam, Sarah confessed her anxieties to the school priest, hoping for forgiveness and peace. "

Перед важным экзаменом Сара исповедала свои тревоги школьному священнику, надеясь на прощение и покой.

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verb

Исповедовать

To hear or receive such a confession of sins from.

Examples :

"The priest confessed the parishioner's sins. "

Священник исповедал грехи прихожанина.

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verb

Признаваться, раскрывать

To disclose or reveal.

Examples :

"The student confessed that he forgot to study for the test. "

Студент признался, что забыл подготовиться к тесту.

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