contrition in German
contrition in German is Reue, Zerknirschung, Zerknirschtheit — contrition means deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.
contrition in German
Reue
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
Zerknirschung
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
Zerknirschtheit
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
What does "contrition" mean?
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noun Deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.
"His letter was full of contrition for the pain he had caused."
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- His letter was full of contrition for the pain he had caused.
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What is "contrition" in German?
"contrition" in German is Reue, Zerknirschung, Zerknirschtheit. contrition means: Deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.
How do you use "contrition" in a sentence?
Example: "His letter was full of contrition for the pain he had caused." In German, "contrition" is Reue, Zerknirschung, Zerknirschtheit.
Are there other ways to say "contrition" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "contrition": Reue, Zerknirschung, Zerknirschtheit.
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