Bereuen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bereuen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to regret" or "to repent".

Essential properties of "bereuen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bereuen
  • Simple past: bereute
  • Participle: bereut

See full conjugation of bereuen

regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bereuen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To regret a past action"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich bereue meine Entscheidung von gestern.I regret my decision from yesterday.
  2. Er bereut seine Worte sofort nach dem Streit.He regretted his words immediately after the argument.
  3. Wir bereuen es, nicht früher gekommen zu sein.We regret not having come sooner.
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