absolution in Russian
absolution in Russian is отпуще́ние (грехо́в), проще́ние, абсолюция — absolution means a formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
absolution in Russian
отпуще́ние (грехо́в)
Pronounced: otpushcheniye (grekhov)
(ecclesiastical) An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
проще́ние
Pronounced: proshcheniye
An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
абсолюция
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?
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noun A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
"The priest granted him absolution after his confession."
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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 (грехо́в), проще́ние, абсолюция. absolution means: A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
How do you pronounce отпуще́ние (грехо́в)?
"absolution" in Russian is отпуще́ние (грехо́в), pronounced "otpushcheniye (grekhov)".
How do you use "absolution" in a sentence?
Example: "The priest granted him absolution after his confession." In Russian, "absolution" is отпуще́ние (грехо́в), проще́ние, абсолюция.
Are there other ways to say "absolution" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "absolution": отпуще́ние (грехо́в), проще́ние, абсолюция.
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