penitent in Swedish
penitent in Swedish is botfärdig, ångerfull, botgörande — penitent means feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.
penitent in Swedish
botfärdig
Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.
ångerfull
Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.
botgörande
Doing penance.
botfärdig syndare
One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of their transgressions.
botgörare
One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance.
biktbarn
One under the direction of a confessor.
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 Swedish?
"penitent" in Swedish is botfärdig, ångerfull, botgörande. penitent means: Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.
How do you use "penitent" in a sentence?
Example: "The penitent teenager admitted to breaking curfew and apologized to his parents." In Swedish, "penitent" is botfärdig, ångerfull, botgörande.
Are there other ways to say "penitent" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 6 translations listed for "penitent": botfärdig, ångerfull, botgörande, botfärdig syndare, botgörare, biktbarn.
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