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penitent in Dutch

penitent in Dutch is biechteling — penitent means feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.

penitent in Dutch

biechteling
noun
One under the direction of a confessor.

What does "penitent" mean?

  1. adj Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.
    "The penitent teenager admitted to breaking curfew and apologized to his parents."
  2. noun A person who feels and shows remorse for their wrongdoing, especially in a religious context.
    "The penitents knelt in the chapel, praying for forgiveness."
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penitent in a sentence

  • The penitent teenager admitted to breaking curfew and apologized to his parents.
  • The penitents knelt in the chapel, praying for forgiveness.

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What is "penitent" in Dutch?

"penitent" in Dutch is biechteling. penitent means: Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.

How do you use "penitent" in a sentence?

Example: "The penitent teenager admitted to breaking curfew and apologized to his parents." In Dutch, "penitent" is biechteling.

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