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penitent noun

  /ˈpɛnɪtənt/
  • One under the direction of a confessor.
 Beichtkind
  • One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of their transgressions.
 Bußfertiger, Reumütiger
  • One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance.
 Büßer

penitent adjective

  /ˈpɛnɪtənt/
  • Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.
 bußfertig, reuig, reumütig

penitence noun

  • The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.
 Buße, Bußfertigkeit, Reue
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