No. 7,186 in Dutch
beken
"Beken" in Dutch means "brooks" or "streams" in English.
In a sentence
De rivieren stromen door diepe beken in het landschap.
The rivers flow through deep brooks in the landscape.
In this sentence, 'beken' refers to small streams or brooks, which are water bodies in a natural environment.
Hij beken zijn fout zonder aarzeling.
He admitted his mistake without hesitation.
Here, 'bekende' (past form of 'bekennen') means to confess or admit something, showing a verbal acknowledgment of one's actions or errors.
Er zijn vele historische beken in deze regio.
There are many historical brooks in this region.
In this usage, 'beken' again refers to streams or brooks, especially emphasizing their historical significance.
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