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forgiveness in German

forgiveness in German is Vergebung, Verzeihung, Nachsicht — forgiveness means the act of no longer being angry at someone for a wrong they did.

forgiveness in German

Vergebung
noun
The action of forgiving.
Verzeihung
noun
The action of forgiving.
Nachsicht
noun
A readiness to forgive.
Versöhnlichkeit
noun
A readiness to forgive.

What does "forgiveness" mean?

  1. noun The act of no longer being angry at someone for a wrong they did.
    "After years of arguing, my brother finally offered his forgiveness and invited me round for tea."
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forgiveness in a sentence

  • After years of arguing, my brother finally offered his forgiveness and invited me round for tea.
  • She sought forgiveness for the years of silence.

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What is "forgiveness" in German?
"forgiveness" in German is Vergebung, Verzeihung, Nachsicht. forgiveness means: The act of no longer being angry at someone for a wrong they did.
How do you use "forgiveness" in a sentence?
Example: "After years of arguing, my brother finally offered his forgiveness and invited me round for tea." In German, "forgiveness" is Vergebung, Verzeihung, Nachsicht.
Are there other ways to say "forgiveness" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "forgiveness": Vergebung, Verzeihung, Nachsicht, Versöhnlichkeit.
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