Translation of "contrite" into German

reuevoll, zerknirscht, bereuend are the top translations of "contrite" into German.

contrite adjective noun grammar

Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic. [..]

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  • reuevoll

    adjective

    Sincerely penitent [..]

    I shall go and tell my Grandfather you are calmer and contrite.

    Ich sollte gehen und meinem Großvater sagen, ruhiger und reuevoll bist.

  • zerknirscht

    adjective

    Sincerely penitent

    She fidgeted, looking noticeably contrite.

    Sie zappelte und wirkte spürbar zerknirscht.

  • bereuend

    adjective

    Tom looked so contrite that for a moment Mary nearly believed that he really was sorry for what he had said.

    Tom sah so zerknischt aus, dass Maria einen Augenblick lang glaubte, er bereue tatsächlich was er gesagt hatte.

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    • reuig
    • etw. nicht so lassen können
    • meinen, sich entschuldigen zu müssen

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