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anerkennen
/anˈɛɐ̯kɛnən/
to acknowledge or recognize
Die Regierung hat die neuen Gesetze anerkannt.
The government has acknowledged the new laws.
formal
To officially or formally recognize something or someone as valid, legitimate, or important.
Die Universität hat seine Forschungsergebnisse anerkannt.
The university has recognized his research findings.
Often used in formal or official contexts, such as legal, academic, or professional settings.
general
To admit or accept something as true or valid, even if reluctantly.
Er musste anerkennen, dass er einen Fehler gemacht hatte.
He had to acknowledge that he had made a mistake.
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Collocations
etwas anerkennento acknowledge somethingjemanden als anerkanntto recognize someone as acknowledged
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
'Anerkennen' is often used in formal contexts, but it can also be used in everyday language to admit or accept something as true or valid.
Gold Rule
Formal Recognition
In formal contexts, 'anerkennen' is used to officially or formally recognize something or someone as valid, legitimate, or important.
Word Origin
From the German prefix 'an-' (to) and the verb 'erkennen' (to recognize).
Usage Notes
The verb 'anerkennen' is often used in formal contexts, such as legal, academic, or professional settings. It can also be used in everyday language to admit or accept something as true or valid.
Word Breakdown
an-
to
prefixerkennen
to recognize
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