noun
die Vergebung, -en
bocsánat
The German word "Vergebung" is a noun meaning "forgiveness".
- It comes from the verb "vergeben" (to forgive).
- The root word "geben" means "to give".
Similar words:
- Verzeihung (forgiveness, pardon)
- Entschuldigung (apology, excuse)
Differences:
- Vergebung is often deeper, involving a conscious decision to forgive someone’s fault or wrongdoing.
- Verzeihung can be used more casually, similar to saying "pardon" or "excuse me."
- Entschuldigung is mainly used to ask for forgiveness or excuse oneself.
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Examples
Sie bittet um Vergebung.noun
Bocsánatot kér.
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