Nomen

das Bekenntnis

confession, admission, profession (of faith), commitment

Er legte ein volles Bekenntnis ab.

He made a full confession.

Das ist ein Bekenntnis zu unseren Werten.

This is a commitment to our values.

to make a confession/commitment ((to sth.)) Er legte ein Bekenntnis zur Demokratie ab.

Synonyms: Geständnis, Eingeständnis, Glaubensbekenntnis

Derived from the verb 'bekennen' (to confess), a combination of 'be-' and 'kennen' (to know). It signifies the act of making one's knowledge public.

Associate it with making what you 'know' (kennen) about yourself known (be-).

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