zerknirscht
contrite, remorseful
English translations
- 01
contrite
- 02
remorseful
- 03
crestfallen
- 04
German meaning: Voller Reue und Bedauern über etwas, das man getan oder gesagt hat. English meaning: Contrite Synonym: reumütig, schuldbewusst German example: Er entschuldigte sich zerknirscht für sein Verhalten. English example: He apologized contritely for his behavior. Type: Adjective: Comparative: zerknirschterSuperlative: am zerknirschtesten
Word details
- German meaning
- Voller Reue und Bedauern über etwas, das man getan oder gesagt hat.
- English meaning
- Contrite
- Synonym
- reumütig, schuldbewusst
- German example
- Er entschuldigte sich zerknirscht für sein Verhalten.
- English example
- He apologized contritely for his behavior.
Related words
- schuldbewusst
Guilty means that someone feels a sense of guilt or remorse for an action or omission.
- reumütig
Remorseful means that someone acknowledges their mistakes or offenses and feels regret.
- reuig
Remorseful means feeling or expressing regret or remorse for a past action or behavior.
- zerknirschen
Contrite
Example sentences with “zerknirscht”
Er sah zerknirscht aus. (He looked contrite.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin?
Derived from 'zerknirschen' (to crunch/grind), referring to someone grinding their teeth in regret.