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avowed
Describes a person who openly and without hesitation stands by their conviction, identity, preference, or membership in a group.
Er ist ein bekennender Kaffeeliebhaber und besitzt fünf verschiedene Kaffeemaschinen.
He is an avowed coffee lover and owns five different coffee machines.
The word 'bekennend' (avowed) is the present participle of the verb 'sich bekennen' (to avow/declare one's allegiance). It is used like an adjective to describe a person who openly identifies with something.
Als bekennender Tierfreund spendet er regelmäßig für den Tierschutz.
As an avowed animal lover, he regularly donates to animal welfare.
The underlying verb is 'sich bekennen zu' + dative. This structure helps you understand the meaning: a person openly commits to something and is therefore a 'bekennende' (avowed) person.
Er bekennt sich offen zu seiner Leidenschaft für alte Filme.
He openly admits to his passion for old films.
'Bekennend' (avowed) is almost always used before a noun that describes a person. Typical combinations are 'bekennender Fan' (avowed fan), 'bekennender Anhänger' (avowed supporter), 'bekennender Optimist' (avowed optimist), or 'bekennender Schokoladenliebhaber' (avowed chocolate lover).
Sie ist eine bekennende Anhängerin der modernen Kunst.
She is an avowed supporter of modern art.
convinced
Überzeugt describes a person's firm inner attitude toward an idea or worldview. Bekennend additionally emphasizes that the person openly shows this attitude, identity, or affiliation. Use überzeugt for inner certainty, and bekennend when openly standing by it is important.
Er ist ein bekennender Vegetarier und spricht offen über seine Ernährung.
He is an avowed vegetarian and speaks openly about his diet.
Er ist von einer vegetarischen Ernährung überzeugt und kocht deshalb kein Fleisch.
He is convinced that a vegetarian diet is the right choice, so he does not cook meat.
