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absolution in Russian

absolution in Russian is [[отпуще́ние]] ([[грех|грехо́в]]), проще́ние, абсолюция — absolution means a formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.

absolution in Russian

[[отпуще́ние]] ([[грех|грехо́в]])
noun
Pronounced: [[otpushcheniye]] ([[grekh|grekhov]])
(ecclesiastical) An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
проще́ние
noun
Pronounced: proshcheniye
An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
абсолюция
noun
Pronounced: absolyutsiya
An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

What does "absolution" mean?

  1. noun A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
    "The priest granted him absolution after his confession."
  2. noun A general release from blame or guilt for wrongdoing.
    "She sought absolution for the mistakes of her youth."
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absolution in a sentence

  • The priest granted him absolution after his confession.
  • She sought absolution for the mistakes of her youth.

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What is "absolution" in Russian?

"absolution" in Russian is [[отпуще́ние]] ([[грех|грехо́в]]), проще́ние, абсолюция. absolution means: A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.

How do you pronounce [[отпуще́ние]] ([[грех|грехо́в]])?

"absolution" in Russian is [[отпуще́ние]] ([[грех|грехо́в]]), pronounced "[[otpushcheniye]] ([[grekh|grekhov]])".

How do you use "absolution" in a sentence?

Example: "The priest granted him absolution after his confession." In Russian, "absolution" is [[отпуще́ние]] ([[грех|грехо́в]]), проще́ние, абсолюция.

Are there other ways to say "absolution" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "absolution": [[отпуще́ние]] ([[грех|грехо́в]]), проще́ние, абсолюция.

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