VERB
bekennen/bəˈkɛnən/to confess; to admit (openly); to profess
bekennen is a German verb that means to confess, to admit (openly), or to profess. It is pronounced /bəˈkɛnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bekannte" and the past participle is "bekannt".
Definitions
1.to admit or confess something openly, often a fault, crime, or feeling(transitive, open declaration)
a.to admit having done something, especially something wrong
Er bekannte seine Schuld vor Gericht.—He confessed his guilt in court.
2.to profess or declare one's belief in something (especially a faith or conviction)(intransitive, religious/belief)
a.to declare one's faith or allegiance
Sie bekennt sich offen zum Christentum.—She openly professes her Christianity.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bekennen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bekenne |
| Present (du) | bekennst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bekennt |
| Preterite (ich) | bekannte |
| Participle II | bekannt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bekennte |
| Imperative (singular) | bekenne |
| Imperative (plural) | bekennt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bekennen" mean in English?
- "bekennen" means to confess, to admit (openly), or to profess. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bekennen"?
- "bekennen" is pronounced /bəˈkɛnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bekennen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bekennen" is "bekannt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bekennen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bekennen" becomes "bekannte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bekennen"?
- "bekennen" is a verb in German.
