regret in German
regret in German is Reue, Bedauern, bereuen — regret means to feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
regret in German
Reue
Bedauern
bereuen
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
bedauern
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
leidtun
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
What does "regret" mean?
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verb To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
"He deeply regretted saying those words in anger."
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noun A feeling of sadness or disappointment about something in the past.
"She looked back on her twenties with a mix of nostalgia and regret."
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noun A polite refusal, especially a note declining an invitation.
"Please send your regrets if you cannot attend the wedding."
regret in a sentence
- He deeply regretted saying those words in anger.
- I regret not asking for her number when I had the chance.
- She looked back on her twenties with a mix of nostalgia and regret.
- Please send your regrets if you cannot attend the wedding.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "regret" in German?
"regret" in German is Reue, Bedauern, bereuen. regret means: To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
How do you use "regret" in a sentence?
Example: "He deeply regretted saying those words in anger." In German, "regret" is Reue, Bedauern, bereuen.
Are there other ways to say "regret" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "regret": Reue, Bedauern, bereuen, bedauern, leidtun.
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