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barmhjertighed — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • forgiveness noun The act of no longer being angry at someone for a wrong they did.
  • mercy noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.

Senses

barmhjertighed is used for these senses in English:

  • forgiveness A readiness to forgive.
  • mercy (uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

mercy — full definition

  1. noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
  2. noun A fortunate thing; a blessing, especially something to be grateful for given the circumstances.
  3. intj Used to express surprise, alarm, or relief.

Related Danish words