English–German
“penance” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbuːsə/
Example
Viele Menschen leisten Bußen in der Kirche.
Many people perform penance in church.
How to say “penance” in German
“Penance” in German is Buße.
Remorse crosses a boundary into an accountable deed, such as a religious act of reparation or an official payment for an offence.
Example sentences with Buße
Er zeigte öffentliche Buße und bat das Opfer um Verzeihung.
He displayed public penance and asked the victim for forgiveness.
Tips for using Buße
- The formal expression Buße tun is common for religious or moral penance, whereas everyday apologies usually use Entschuldigung or sich entschuldigen.