penance in Dutch
penance in Dutch is boetedoening, berouw, penitentie — penance means a voluntary act of self-punishment or atonement carried out to make up for wrongdoing.
penance in Dutch
boetedoening
A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
berouw
A sacrament in some Christian churches that involves penitence (remorse plus restitution via prayer).
penitentie
A sacrament in some Christian churches that involves penitence (remorse plus restitution via prayer).
What does "penance" mean?
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noun A voluntary act of self-punishment or atonement carried out to make up for wrongdoing.
"He did penance for years, quietly trying to make amends."
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noun In some Christian traditions, a religious ritual of confession, repentance, and reparation.
"The priest assigned her a set of prayers as penance."
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penance in a sentence
- He did penance for years, quietly trying to make amends.
- The priest assigned her a set of prayers as penance.
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What is "penance" in Dutch?
"penance" in Dutch is boetedoening, berouw, penitentie. penance means: A voluntary act of self-punishment or atonement carried out to make up for wrongdoing.
How do you use "penance" in a sentence?
Example: "He did penance for years, quietly trying to make amends." In Dutch, "penance" is boetedoening, berouw, penitentie.
Are there other ways to say "penance" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "penance": boetedoening, berouw, penitentie.
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