Translation and Meaning
- Word: bekennen
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: confess
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: Dutch Oordeel en Verzoening
Pronunciation audio
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Example Sentences
- Hij bekende dat hij een fout had gemaakt en vroeg om vergiffenis. English: He confessed that he had made a mistake and asked to be forgiven.
When and How to Use "bekennen"
Use "bekennen" when you want to talk about "confess" in Dutch. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Oordeel en Verzoening topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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