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Bedauern

regret

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Meaning of Bedauern

feeling sorry

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German[bəˈdaʊ̯ɐn]
regret
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Bedauern belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between Bedauern / Traurigkeit / Enttäuschung / Schuldgefühle

🇩🇪German
Bedauern

Strong inner regret for one’s own wrong action, often with guilt and a wish to make amends.

B1Often

Er empfand große Reue für seine Worte und bat um Entschuldigung.

Он испытывал сильное раскаяние из-за своих слов и попросил прощения.

🇩🇪German

General sadness or sorrow; very broad and not necessarily tied to regretting a specific action.

B1Very Often

Nach der Nachricht fühlte sie tiefe Traurigkeit.

После этой новости она почувствовала глубокую печаль.

🇩🇪German

Disappointment because expectations were not met; it is not quite regret, but rather a reaction to an unmet outcome.

B1Often

Ihre Enttäuschung war groß, als der Plan scheiterte.

Её разочарование было сильным, когда план провалился.

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🇩🇪German
Schuldgefühle

Feelings of guilt for having caused harm or acted wrongly; often closely linked to regret.

B1Often

Nach dem Streit hatte er starke Schuldgefühle.

После ссоры он испытывал сильное чувство вины.

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How to pronounce Bedauern and what this word means

Bedauern translation: regret. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Bedauern

[bəˈdaʊ̯ɐn]

Bedauern translation

regret

Bedauern transcription

[bəˈdaʊ̯ɐn]

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Bedauern meaning: what does it mean?

Gefühl des Bedauerns über vergangene Fehler oder versäumte Gelegenheiten

Bedauern pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Bedauern is pronounced as [bəˈdaʊ̯ɐn]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Bedauern part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

Yes, Bedauern (regret) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Bedauern part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, Bedauern (regret) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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