botfärdig — meaning in English

English meaning

• penitent adj Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.
• repentant adjective Showing sincere sorrow or regret for wrongdoing.

Senses

botfärdig is used for these senses in English:

• penitent Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.
• repentant Feeling or showing sorrow for wrongdoing.

penitent — full definition

1. adj Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.
2. noun A person who feels and shows remorse for their wrongdoing, especially in a religious context.

Related Swedish words