atone in German
atone in German is wiedergutmachen, büßen, sühnen — atone means to make amends for a wrongdoing or mistake.
atone in German
wiedergutmachen
(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]
büßen
(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]
sühnen
(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]
Buße tun
(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]
Ersatz leisten
(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]
Sühne leisten
(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]
What does "atone" mean?
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verb To make amends for a wrongdoing or mistake.
"He tried to atone for his mistakes by working harder."
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atone in a sentence
- He tried to atone for his mistakes by working harder.
- The ritual was performed to atone for sins.
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What is "atone" in German?
"atone" in German is wiedergutmachen, büßen, sühnen. atone means: To make amends for a wrongdoing or mistake.
Are there other ways to say "atone" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "atone": wiedergutmachen, büßen, sühnen, Buße tun, Ersatz leisten, Sühne leisten.
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