Usage Note
Eingestehen means to openly admit something, especially something one is reluctant to acknowledge; einen Fehler eingestehen means to own up to a mistake. Implies more candour and effort than zugeben.
Examples
"Er gestand schließlich ein, dass er die Wahrheit verschwiegen hatte."
Natural Translation
He finally admitted that he had concealed the truth.
Literal Translation
He confessed finally that he the truth had concealed.
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