How is the word кающийся translated from Russian to English

Искренне сожалеющий о своём поступке.

Feeling very sorry for what you did.

adjective
English translation
contrite

Examples with “кающийся”

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  • Он написал кающееся письмо. He wrote a contrite letter.

  • Она была сокрушённой, осознав свою ошибку. She was contrite after realizing her mistake.

  • По телефону она звучала искренне кающейся. She sounded genuinely contrite on the phone.

  • Раскаявшийся тон помогает больше, чем оправдания. A contrite tone helps more than excuses.

  • Почему у него никогда не бывает кающегося вида? Why does he never look contrite?

  • Ты раскаявшийся или просто устал спорить? Are you contrite, or just tired of arguing?

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FAQ about “кающийся”

How is “кающийся” translated from Russian?
“кающийся” translates into English as “contrite”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “кающийся” mean?
Meaning of “кающийся”: Искренне сожалеющий о своём поступке. In English — “contrite”.
What part of speech is “кающийся”?
“кающийся” is a adjective.
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