contrite in German
contrite in German is zerknirscht, reuevoll — contrite means genuinely sorry and remorseful about something one has done wrong.
contrite in German
zerknirscht
Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions.
reuevoll
Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions.
What does "contrite" mean?
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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 German?
"contrite" in German is zerknirscht, reuevoll. 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 German, "contrite" is zerknirscht, reuevoll.
Are there other ways to say "contrite" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "contrite": zerknirscht, reuevoll.
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