German

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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bekennen +‎ -nis

Compare Dutch bekentenis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bəˈkɛntnɪs/
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Noun

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Bekenntnis n (strong, genitive Bekenntnisses, plural Bekenntnisse)

  1. confession
    Die Bekenntnisse eines Lügners.
    The confessions of a liar.

Usage notes

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  • In modern standard German, the term is neuter, but in older works it was often feminine. (Compare the notes about -nis.)

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