Admitting Meaning in English
word · lemma: admit
/ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
ad-MI-ding
/ɐdmˈɪtɪŋ/
ad-MI-ting
Definition
The act of saying that something is true or allowing someone to enter a place or group. Commonly used for acknowledging a fact or a mistake.
Usage & Nuances
'Admitting' is often used when someone confesses to a fact, fault, or mistake. It can also refer to letting someone enter (like 'admitting patients' in a hospital). Often appears with 'to' (admitting to a mistake). Slightly formal in some contexts.
Spanish: admitir - reconocerPortuguese (BR): admitir - reconhecerPortuguese (PT): admitir - reconhecerChinese (Simplified): 承认 - 接纳Chinese (Traditional): 承認 - 接納Hindi: मानना - स्वीकार करनाArabic: الاعتراف - قبولBengali: স্বীকার করা - প্রবেশ করানোRussian: признавать - впускатьJapanese: 認めること - 入れることVietnamese: thừa nhận - cho vàoKorean: 인정하다 - 입장시키다Turkish: kabul etmek - içeri almakUrdu: تسلیم کرنا - داخل کرناIndonesian: mengakui - menerima (masuk)
Example Sentences
He is admitting his mistake to his teacher.
basic
The hospital is admitting new patients today.
basic
She had trouble admitting the truth.
basic
After admitting he was wrong, they forgave him.
natural
"Thanks for admitting you need help," she said kindly.
natural
They're not admitting anyone without an invitation.
natural