Buße — meaning in English

English meaning

• atonement noun The act of making amends for wrongdoing.
• fine adj Of high quality; excellent.
• penance noun A voluntary act of self-punishment or atonement carried out to make up for wrongdoing.
• penitence noun Deep regret or remorse for having done something wrong.

Senses

Buße is used for these senses in English:

• atonement (theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.
• fine A fee levied as punishment for breaking the law.
• penance A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
• penance A sacrament in some Christian churches that involves penitence (remorse plus restitution via prayer).
• penitence The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

atonement — full definition

1. noun The act of making amends for wrongdoing.
2. noun (religion) The reconciliation between God and humanity, especially through the death of Jesus Christ.

fine — full definition

1. adj Of high quality; excellent.
2. adj Acceptable or satisfactory; not causing concern.
3. adj Made up of very small or thin parts.
4. adj Bright and dry, describing weather.
5. noun A sum of money that must be paid as a penalty for breaking a rule or law.

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