erkennen

erkennen

"Erkennen" means "to recognize" or "to acknowledge."

Here, 'erkennen' is used to mean 'acknowledge' or 'admit', often implying a realization of fact or truth.

Ik moest erkennen dat hij gelijk had.

I had to acknowledge that he was right.

In this example, 'erkennen' signifies the act of accepting or admitting the truth or reality of something after some hesitation.

Ze wilde de waarheid uiteindelijk erkennen.

She eventually wanted to acknowledge the truth.

Here, 'erkennen' is used in the context of formal recognition, often by an official body or authority.

De regering zal de nieuwe organisatie officieel erkennen.

The government will officially recognize the new organization.