penitent

UK
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
US
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/

Übersetzungen

penitentsubstantiv
penitents
Pl.
UK
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
US
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
pénitentSurtout dans un contexte religieux.
The penitent knelt at the altar, seeking absolution for his past mistakes.
Le pénitent s’est agenouillé devant l’autel, demandant l’absolution pour ses fautes passées.
penitentadjektiv
more penitent
Komp.
most penitent
Super.
UK
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
US
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
The penitent thief asked for forgiveness after realizing the harm he had caused.
Le voleur repentant a demandé pardon après avoir réalisé le mal qu’il avait causé.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
pénitentPlus littéraire ou religieux.

Definitionen

penitentsubstantiv
A person who repents their sins or wrongdoings and seeks forgiveness, especially in a religious context.
The penitent knelt at the altar, seeking absolution for his past mistakes.
penitentadjektiv
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.
The penitent thief asked for forgiveness after realizing the harm he had caused.
Expressive of remorse or repentance.
She wrote a penitent letter apologizing for her harsh words.