penance in Swedish
penance in Swedish is bot, penitens — penance means a voluntary act of self-punishment or atonement carried out to make up for wrongdoing.
penance in Swedish
bot
A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
penitens
A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
What does "penance" mean?
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noun A voluntary act of self-punishment or atonement carried out to make up for wrongdoing.
"He did penance for years, quietly trying to make amends."
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noun In some Christian traditions, a religious ritual of confession, repentance, and reparation.
"The priest assigned her a set of prayers as penance."
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penance in a sentence
- He did penance for years, quietly trying to make amends.
- The priest assigned her a set of prayers as penance.
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What is "penance" in Swedish?
"penance" in Swedish is bot, penitens. penance means: A voluntary act of self-punishment or atonement carried out to make up for wrongdoing.
How do you use "penance" in a sentence?
Example: "He did penance for years, quietly trying to make amends." In Swedish, "penance" is bot, penitens.
Are there other ways to say "penance" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "penance": bot, penitens.
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