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atone in Swedish

atone in Swedish is sona, gottgöra, förlåta — atone means to make amends for a wrongdoing or mistake.

atone in Swedish

sona
verb
(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]
gottgöra
verb
(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]
förlåta
verb
(proscribed) To absolve (someone else) of wrongdoing, especially by standing as an equivalent.
försona
verb
(proscribed) To absolve (someone else) of wrongdoing, especially by standing as an equivalent.

What does "atone" mean?

  1. verb To make amends for a wrongdoing or mistake.
    "He tried to atone for his mistakes by working harder."
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atone in a sentence

  • He tried to atone for his mistakes by working harder.
  • The ritual was performed to atone for sins.

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What is "atone" in Swedish?
"atone" in Swedish is sona, gottgöra, förlåta. atone means: To make amends for a wrongdoing or mistake.
Are there other ways to say "atone" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "atone": sona, gottgöra, förlåta, försona.
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