zugestehen

to concede, to grant, to admit

verb TSOO-ghe-shtay-en Rare

Usage Note

Zugestehen means to concede a point or grant something to someone in argument or negotiation — jemandem das Recht zugestehen (to concede someone's right). Slightly more formal than zugeben and often implies a degree of reluctance.

Examples

"Ich muss dir zugestehen, dass du in diesem Punkt recht hast."

Natural Translation

I have to concede that you are right on this point.

Literal Translation

I must to-you concede that you in this point right have.

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