GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

bekennen

confess; admit

Vor Gericht bekannte der Angeklagte seine Schuld und entschuldigte sich bei den Geschädigten.

In court, the defendant admitted his guilt and apologised to those harmed.

profess; commit oneself to

Das Unternehmen bekennt sich zu festen Umweltzielen und veröffentlicht jährlich seine Fortschritte.

The company is committed to specific environmental targets and publishes its progress annually.

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