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atonement in German

atonement in German is Wiedergutmachung, Ersatz, Sühneopfer — atonement means the act of making amends for wrongdoing.

atonement in German

Wiedergutmachung
noun
Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
Ersatz
noun
Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
Sühneopfer
noun
Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
Versöhnung
noun
Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
Sühne
noun
(theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.
Buße
noun
(theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.
Entsühnung
noun
(theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.
Sühnung
noun
(theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.
Wiedergutmachung
noun
(theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.

What does "atonement" mean?

  1. noun The act of making amends for wrongdoing.
    "His donation to the charity was a form of atonement for the scandal."
  2. noun (religion) The reconciliation between God and humanity, especially through the death of Jesus Christ.
    "The sermon focused on the atonement as the central act of Christian faith."

atonement in a sentence

  • His donation to the charity was a form of atonement for the scandal.
  • The sermon focused on the atonement as the central act of Christian faith.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "atonement" in German?

"atonement" in German is Wiedergutmachung, Ersatz, Sühneopfer. atonement means: The act of making amends for wrongdoing.

How do you use "atonement" in a sentence?

Example: "His donation to the charity was a form of atonement for the scandal." In German, "atonement" is Wiedergutmachung, Ersatz, Sühneopfer.

Are there other ways to say "atonement" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "atonement": Wiedergutmachung, Ersatz, Sühneopfer, Versöhnung, Sühne, Buße.

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