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contrite in Finnish

contrite in Finnish is katuva, katuvainen — contrite means genuinely sorry and remorseful about something one has done wrong.

contrite in Finnish

katuva
adj
Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions.
katuvainen
adj
Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions.

What does "contrite" mean?

  1. adjective Genuinely sorry and remorseful about something one has done wrong.
    "He gave a contrite apology after realizing how much he had hurt her."
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contrite in a sentence

  • He gave a contrite apology after realizing how much he had hurt her.
  • She looked contrite, but he wasn't sure if she meant it.

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What is "contrite" in Finnish?

"contrite" in Finnish is katuva, katuvainen. contrite means: Genuinely sorry and remorseful about something one has done wrong.

How do you use "contrite" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave a contrite apology after realizing how much he had hurt her." In Finnish, "contrite" is katuva, katuvainen.

Are there other ways to say "contrite" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "contrite": katuva, katuvainen.

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