sin in Latin
sin in Latin is peccatum, scelus, peccō — sin means in religious terms, an act that breaks a moral or divine law.
sin in Latin
peccatum
(theology) A violation of divine will or religious law.
scelus
(theology) A violation of divine will or religious law.
peccatum
A misdeed or wrong.
peccō
(intransitive, theology) To commit a sin.
pecco
(intransitive, theology) To commit a sin.
What does "sin" mean?
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noun In religious terms, an act that breaks a moral or divine law.
"In many faiths, lying is considered a sin."
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noun Informally, any wrongdoing, shameful act, or serious flaw.
"Wasting good food is practically a sin in her house."
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verb To commit a sin; to act against moral or religious law.
"The character believes he has sinned beyond forgiveness."
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sin in a sentence
- In many faiths, lying is considered a sin.
- He confessed his sins to the priest.
- Wasting good food is practically a sin in her house.
- The character believes he has sinned beyond forgiveness.
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What is "sin" in Latin?
"sin" in Latin is peccatum, scelus, peccō. sin means: In religious terms, an act that breaks a moral or divine law.
How do you use "sin" in a sentence?
Example: "In many faiths, lying is considered a sin." In Latin, "sin" is peccatum, scelus, peccō.
Are there other ways to say "sin" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "sin": peccatum, scelus, peccō, pecco.
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