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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.
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'offen' and 'bekennend' can both describe that someone is not hiding anything. 'offen' is more general and means that someone speaks honestly and directly about something. 'bekennend' is more specific: a person clearly and without hesitation stands by a conviction, preference, identity, or group. 'bekennend' often sounds stronger than 'offen' because it shows a clear stance. For example, you can say someone is 'ein bekennender Fan' (an avowed fan) or 'eine bekennende Vegetarierin' (an avowed vegetarian).
Sie ist bekennende Vegetarierin und kocht zu Hause nur ohne Fleisch.
She is an avowed vegetarian and only cooks without meat at home.
Im Gespräch war der Arzt offen und erklärte auch die Risiken.
During the conversation, the doctor was open and also explained the risks.