penitent in Russian
penitent in Russian is кающийся, раскаивающийся — penitent means feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.
penitent in Russian
кающийся
Pronounced: kayushchiysya
Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.
раскаивающийся
Pronounced: raskaivayushchiysya
Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.
What does "penitent" mean?
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adj Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.
"The penitent teenager admitted to breaking curfew and apologized to his parents."
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noun A person who feels and shows remorse for their wrongdoing, especially in a religious context.
"The penitents knelt in the chapel, praying for forgiveness."
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penitent in a sentence
- The penitent teenager admitted to breaking curfew and apologized to his parents.
- The penitents knelt in the chapel, praying for forgiveness.
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What is "penitent" in Russian?
"penitent" in Russian is кающийся, раскаивающийся. penitent means: Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.
How do you pronounce кающийся?
"penitent" in Russian is кающийся, pronounced "kayushchiysya".
How do you use "penitent" in a sentence?
Example: "The penitent teenager admitted to breaking curfew and apologized to his parents." In Russian, "penitent" is кающийся, раскаивающийся.
Are there other ways to say "penitent" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "penitent": кающийся, раскаивающийся.
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