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Both bekunden and ausdrücken mean "to express," but they differ in usage and nuance:
— Bekunden: To declare or show something openly, often feelings or opinions—more formal/literary
Examples:
seine Meinung bekunden (to declare one's opinion)
seine Dankbarkeit bekunden (to express one's gratitude)
— Ausdrücken: To convey or articulate thoughts/feelings—more general/common
Examples:
seine Gefühle ausdrücken (to express one's feelings)
sich klar ausdrücken (to express oneself clearly)
Related Topics: Expressing opinions, Feelings, Sich ausdrücken