This is the 7186th most frequent Dutch word.
beken
"Beken" in Dutch means "brooks" or "streams" in English.
In this sentence, 'beken' refers to small streams or brooks, which are water bodies in a natural environment.
De rivieren stromen door diepe beken in het landschap.
The rivers flow through deep brooks in the landscape.
Here, 'bekende' (past form of 'bekennen') means to confess or admit something, showing a verbal acknowledgment of one's actions or errors.
Hij beken zijn fout zonder aarzeling.
He admitted his mistake without hesitation.
In this usage, 'beken' again refers to streams or brooks, especially emphasizing their historical significance.