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sona — meaning in English

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English meaning

atone verb To make amends for a wrongdoing or mistake.
expiate verb To make up for something wrong that you have done.
redeem verb To exchange a voucher, points, or a bond for cash or its stated value.

Senses

sona is used for these senses in English:

atone (ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]
redeem (transitive) To expiate, atone (for).

expiate — full definition

verb To make up for something wrong that you have done.
verb To put a wrong right by accepting the punishment or paying for it.
verb To free someone from the guilt of a wrongdoing.
verb To make something pure again through a religious ceremony.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Swedish words

gottgöra förlåta försona återlösa befria rädda frälsa återställa