shrive in German
shrive in German is die Beichte abnehmen, die Absolution erteilen, die Vergebung der Sünden gewähren — shrive means to hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.).
shrive in German
die Beichte abnehmen
(religion, transitive, and, intransitive) To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.).
die Absolution erteilen
(religion, transitive) To prescribe penance or absolution.
die Vergebung der Sünden gewähren
(religion, transitive) To prescribe penance or absolution.
eine Buße auferlegen
(religion, transitive) To prescribe penance or absolution.
What does "shrive" mean?
- verb To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.).
- verb To free from guilt, to absolve.
- verb To prescribe penance or absolution.
- verb To confess, and receive absolution.
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What is "shrive" in German?
"shrive" in German is die Beichte abnehmen, die Absolution erteilen, die Vergebung der Sünden gewähren. shrive means: To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.).
Are there other ways to say "shrive" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "shrive": die Beichte abnehmen, die Absolution erteilen, die Vergebung der Sünden gewähren, eine Buße auferlegen.
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