Translation of "contrition" into German

Reue, Zerknirschung, Buße are the top translations of "contrition" into German.

contrition noun grammar

The act of grinding or rubbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing. [..]

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  • Reue

    noun feminine

    The keen or hopeless anguish caused by a sense of guilt.

    What he did today was an act of contrition.

    Was er heute getan hat, war aktive Reue.

  • Zerknirschung

    noun feminine

    True contrition brings full capitulation.

    Wahre Zerknirschung führt zu völliger Unterwerfung.

  • Buße

    noun feminine

    I know that you're acting in contrition for what you did...

    Ich weiß, dass du das alles machst, um Buße zu tun.

  • Less frequent translations

    • Bedauern
    • Leid
    • Trauer

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