berouw — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contrite adjective Genuinely sorry and remorseful about something one has done wrong.
- contrition noun Deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.
- penance noun A voluntary act of self-punishment or atonement carried out to make up for wrongdoing.
- regret verb To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
- remorse noun A deep feeling of guilt or regret for having done something wrong.
- repentance noun A feeling of deep regret or sorrow for wrongdoing.
Senses
berouw is used for these senses in English:
- contrite Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions.
- contrition The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
- penance A sacrament in some Christian churches that involves penitence (remorse plus restitution via prayer).
- remorse A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.
- repentance The condition of being repentant, penitent.