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penitence in Finnish

penitence in Finnish is katumus — penitence means deep regret or remorse for having done something wrong.

penitence in Finnish

katumus
noun
The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

What does "penitence" mean?

  1. noun Deep regret or remorse for having done something wrong.
    "His penitence was clear from the tears in his eyes as he apologized."
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penitence in a sentence

  • His penitence was clear from the tears in his eyes as he apologized.
  • The monk spent years in quiet penitence after leaving his old life behind.

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What is "penitence" in Finnish?

"penitence" in Finnish is katumus. penitence means: Deep regret or remorse for having done something wrong.

How do you use "penitence" in a sentence?

Example: "His penitence was clear from the tears in his eyes as he apologized." In Finnish, "penitence" is katumus.

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