How is the word reuig translated from German to English

English translation
contrite
adjective

Sehr betrübt über das, was man getan hat.

Feeling very sorry for what you did.

Examples with “reuig”

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  • Er schrieb einen reuigen Brief. — He wrote a contrite letter.

  • Sie war zerknirscht, nachdem sie ihren Fehler bemerkt hatte. — She was contrite after realizing her mistake.

  • Sie klang am Telefon aufrichtig reuig. — She sounded genuinely contrite on the phone.

  • Ein zerknirschter Ton hilft mehr als Ausreden. — A contrite tone helps more than excuses.

  • Warum sieht er nie reuig aus? — Why does he never look contrite?

  • Bist du zerknirscht oder nur des Streitens müde? — Are you contrite, or just tired of arguing?

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