reumütig

contrite, repentant.

English translations

  1. 01

    repentant

  2. 02

    contrite

  3. 03

    penitent

Word details

German meaning
Reumütig bedeutet, dass jemand seine Fehler oder Vergehen einsieht und bereut.
English meaning
Remorseful means that someone acknowledges their mistakes or offenses and feels regret.
Synonym
zerknirscht, schuldbewusst
German example
Nach dem Streit zeigte er sich reumütig und entschuldigte sich.
English example
After the argument, he was remorseful and apologized.
Comparative
reumütigerSuperlative: am reumütigsten

Example sentences with “reumütig”

  1. Er kam reumütig zurück. (He returned repentant.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'reumütig' and 'reuig'?

They are synonymous. 'Reumütig' sounds a bit more literary or formal than 'reuig'.