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regret in Finnish

regret in Finnish is katumus, pahoittelu, valittelu — regret means to feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.

regret in Finnish

katumus
noun
pahoittelu
noun
valittelu
noun
katua
verb
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
olla pahoillaan
verb
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.

What does "regret" mean?

  1. verb To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
    "He deeply regretted saying those words in anger."
  2. noun A feeling of sadness or disappointment about something in the past.
    "She looked back on her twenties with a mix of nostalgia and regret."
  3. noun A polite refusal, especially a note declining an invitation.
    "Please send your regrets if you cannot attend the wedding."

regret in a sentence

  • He deeply regretted saying those words in anger.
  • I regret not asking for her number when I had the chance.
  • She looked back on her twenties with a mix of nostalgia and regret.
  • Please send your regrets if you cannot attend the wedding.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "regret" in Finnish?

"regret" in Finnish is katumus, pahoittelu, valittelu. regret means: To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.

How do you use "regret" in a sentence?

Example: "He deeply regretted saying those words in anger." In Finnish, "regret" is katumus, pahoittelu, valittelu.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "regret": katumus, pahoittelu, valittelu, katua, olla pahoillaan.

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