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repent in Dutch

repent in Dutch is berouwen, berouw hebben, berouw tonen — repent means to feel deep regret for something wrong you have done, often wanting to change.

repent in Dutch

berouwen
verb
(intransitive) To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".
berouw hebben
verb
(intransitive) To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".
berouw tonen
verb
(theology, intransitive) To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to practice sin and to love.
berouwen
verb
(theology, intransitive) To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to practice sin and to love.
betreuren
verb
(theology, intransitive) To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to practice sin and to love.
berouw hebben
verb
(transitive) To feel pain on account of; to remember with sorrow.
betreuren
verb
(transitive) To feel pain on account of; to remember with sorrow.

What does "repent" mean?

  1. verb To feel deep regret for something wrong you have done, often wanting to change.
    "He repented of his youthful mistakes later in life."
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repent in a sentence

  • He repented of his youthful mistakes later in life.
  • The preacher urged the crowd to repent and start anew.

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What is "repent" in Dutch?

"repent" in Dutch is berouwen, berouw hebben, berouw tonen. repent means: To feel deep regret for something wrong you have done, often wanting to change.

How do you use "repent" in a sentence?

Example: "He repented of his youthful mistakes later in life." In Dutch, "repent" is berouwen, berouw hebben, berouw tonen.

Are there other ways to say "repent" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "repent": berouwen, berouw hebben, berouw tonen, betreuren.

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