Penitence in Hindi
Meaning, Devanagari spelling and pronunciation
The meaning of “penitence” in Hindi is पश्चात्ताप, pronounced pashchattap — it is a noun. Copy the Devanagari word above, hear how it is pronounced, and use it anywhere. To type words like this yourself, try our Hindi typing tool, or explore more words in the vocabulary sets.
remorse for your past conduct
First attested circa 13th century, from Middle English penitence, from Old French penitence, from Latin paenitentia (“repentance, penitence”), from paenitēns (“penitent”), present active participle of paeniteō (“regret, repent”). Equivalent to penitent + -ence. Doublet of penance.
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