How is the word Sühne translated from German to English

English translation
atonement
noun

Etwas, das getan wird, um ein Unrecht wiedergutzumachen.

Something done to make up for a wrong.

Examples with “Sühne”

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  • Er bot Geld als Sühne für den Schaden an. — He offered money as atonement for the damage.

  • Jahre stiller Arbeit waren ihre Sühne. — Years of quiet work were her atonement.

  • Welche Sühne wäre genug? — What atonement would be enough?

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